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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.6 / 100
1984·Action / Comedy·1h 48m

CANNONBALL RUN II

“The popcorn's in the lobby. The nuts are on the screen.”

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

Above the Line
Hal Needham·DirectorHarvey Miller·ScreenplayHal Needham·ScreenplayNick McLean·Director of PhotographyAl Capps·Original Music ComposerWilliam D. Gordean·Editor
Cast
Burt Reynolds·J.J. McClureDom DeLuise·Victor Prinzim / Captain Chaos / Don CanneloniDean Martin·Jamie BlakeSammy Davis Jr.·FenderbaumJamie Farr·SheikMarilu Henner·BettyTelly Savalas·HymieShirley MacLaine·VeronicaSusan Anton·JillCatherine Bach·Marcie
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Hal Needham·DirectorJerry Ketcham·Additional Second Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Harvey Miller·ScreenplayHal Needham·ScreenplayAlbert S. Ruddy·ScreenplayBrock Yates·Characters
Camera· 3
Nick McLean·Director of PhotographyEric Engler·Assistant CameraSteve Smith·Assistant Camera
Editing· 3
William D. Gordean·EditorCarl Kress·EditorMaggie Ostroff·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Al Capps·Original Music ComposerDonald A. Bolger·Boom OperatorKathleen Bennett·Music Editor
Art & Design· 8
Thomas Azzari·Art DirectionKathy O'Rear·Costume DesignDon Vargas·Costume DesignTom Ellingwood·Makeup ArtistCharles Graffeo·Set DecorationGregg Bond·Special PropsLinda Bond·Special PropsMichael Hunter·Greensman
Production· 6
Andre Morgan·Executive ProducerAlbert S. Ruddy·ProducerRaymond Chow·Executive ProducerBill Coker·Unit Production ManagerDavid Chan·Executive Producer's AssistantJack N. Young·Location Manager
Other Departments· 1
Marlene Rubenstein·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
61.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
13%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$56M
ROI 181%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Cannonball Run II's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0E6D0
#B87050
#E0A090
Mood
Comedic, Action Packed
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster for "Cannonball Run II" features a large ensemble cast illustration set against a light brown, torn paper-like background. In the center, a man”

actioncomedy
Key Elements
Monster TruckBlack Sports CarDollar BillsMedals
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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