Cannonball
1976, English. Directed by Paul Bartel.
The annual Trans-American outlaw road race - A cross country demolition derby without rules!
Coy "Cannonball" Buckman and his blazing red Pontiac enter the Trans-America Grand Prix, an underground road race spanning the continent in which there are no rules, no speed limits and no heed for the law. En route, Buckman jockeys with an international ensemble of racers for a $100,000 purse. But there are none more important than Cade Redman, his direct competition for a guaranteed spot on the elite Modern Motors racing team.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cannonball isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Paul BartelDirector
- David CarradineCoy "Cannonball" Buckman
- Bill McKinneyCade Redman
- Veronica HamelLinda Maxwell
- Gerrit GrahamPerman Waters
- Robert CarradineJim Crandell
- Belinda BalaskiMaryann
- Judy CanovaSharma Capri
- Archie HahnZippo
- Carl GottliebTerry McMillan
- Mary WoronovSandy Harris
- Diane Lee HartWendy
- Glynn RubinGinny
Details
- Released
- 6 July 1976
- Country
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Paul Bartel, Don Simpson
- Budget
- $780K
- Box office
- $1.5M
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Cannonball: quick answers
Is Cannonball worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cannonball?
Cannonball runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Cannonball have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cannonball. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cannonball parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cannonball is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cannonball on?
Cannonball isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cannonball?
If you liked Cannonball, try Death Race 2000, Eenie Meanie, Die Hart.
Who directed Cannonball?
Cannonball (1976) was directed by Paul Bartel and stars David Carradine, Bill McKinney, Veronica Hamel.