On This Day: June 29 1984 – Cannonball Run II Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 29 1984 – Cannonball Run II Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 29 1984, Cannonball Run II premiered in theaters. Directed by Hal Needham, the star packed sequel continued the high speed comedy chaos of the original film. Burt Reynolds returned alongside Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., with an expanded cast that included Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Jackie Chan, and many more.

The film followed another illegal cross country race filled with zany characters, disguises, and outrageous vehicles. Although it received...

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