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The Cannonball Run

Poster for the movie "The Cannonball Run"
Poster for the movie "The Cannonball Run"

The Cannonball Run (1981)

PG 95 min - Comedy, Action - 19 June 1981
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A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.

Director:  Hal Needham
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Waterworld

Poster for the movie "Waterworld"
Poster for the movie "Waterworld"

Waterworld (1995)

PG-13 135 min - Action, Adventure, Science Fiction - 28 July 1995
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In a futuristic world where the polar ice caps have melted and made Earth a liquid planet, a beautiful barmaid rescues a mutant seafarer from a floating island prison. They escape, along with her young charge, Enola, and sail off aboard his ship.

Director:  Kevin Reynolds
Writers:  David Twohy, Peter Rader
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