Cannonball Run II

On the highway again all hell broke loose (alternatively: Highway 2 ) is the title of an action comedy ( Original title: Cannonball Run II). It was produced in 1983 in the U.S. under the direction of former stuntman Hal Needham and is the sequel to the film The highway to hell is going on.

Action

Actually, it is a rotational basis not yet time for the Cannonball Run, the infamous illegal race from Connecticut to California. But Sheikh Falafel wants his son is doing a brilliant save and win this race, and it shall summarily $ one million to win from. This immediately attracts an illustrious band of adventurers, and the race can begin.

But it is not just a bunch of crazy racer is enticed even the mafia boss Don Cannelloni is now after the money. He needs to grab his no-good son of Don - Don financially under the arms, as it is threatened because of his debts from the gangster and his cricket gear. Practically, that the sheikh leads the prize money already in his Rolls Royce - He is therefore simply kidnapped by Don Cannellonis people on the Pinto Ranch, home of small - Don - Don. The other racers feel about their prize money cheated and explain the Pinto Ranch to their new destination. There comes the big finale, the Frank Sinatra decides in the end.

Comments

  • The film was panned by critics, though, was commercially but quite a success.
  • Hal Needham managed to unite for this movie The Rat Pack again.

Criticism

"Continuation of the blockbusters of 1981, which looks like a bad home movie. An amateur action comedy. What a waste! "

Awards

Nominations for the Golden Raspberry 1984:

  • Burt Reynolds ( Worst Actor )
  • Shirley MacLaine (Worst Actress)
  • Hal Needham (Worst Director )
  • Albert S. Ruddy ( Worst Picture )
  • Harvey Miller, Hal Needham, Albert S. Ruddy ( Worst Screenplay )
  • Sammy Davis, Jr. ( Worst Supporting Actor )
  • Susan Anton, Marilu Henner (Worst Supporting Actress )

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