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Speed Zone (released in some markets as Cannonball Run III) is a 1989 American comedy directed by Jim Drake. It centers on another illegal cross-country car race, with an ensemble cast led by John Candy that includes Peter Boyle and Eugene Levy among the eccentric competitors dodging the authorities. The film was the third comedy associated with the Cannonball Run franchise, though it was made with a largely new cast.
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Is Speed Zone the same movie as Cannonball Run III?
Speed Zone was released in some markets under the title Cannonball Run III. It is a 1989 American comedy built around another illegal cross-country car race.
Who directed Speed Zone?
Jim Drake directed Speed Zone. The cast includes John Candy, Peter Boyle, and Eugene Levy, who play members of the film's eccentric racing ensemble.
What is the race in Speed Zone?
The story follows an illegal cross-country car race in which a collection of unusual competitors attempt to reach the finish first. The comedy comes from the rival teams, odd vehicles, and escalating road problems.
Is Speed Zone connected to the earlier Cannonball Run films?
Its alternate title, Cannonball Run III, links it directly to the Cannonball Run brand in some markets. It uses the same broad idea of a chaotic illegal road race, while Jim Drake directed this 1989 entry.
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