This 70s Car Movie is Pure Chaos (And We Love It) Cannonball (1976) | The Forgotten Cannonball Run

In this episode of Reel Redux, we dive into Cannonball (1976), a gritty and chaotic 70s car chase movie starring David Carradine and directed by Paul Bartel.Before the success of The Cannonball Run, this earlier racing film captured the dangerous, rebellious world of illegal cross-country road racing — inspired by real-life events.We break down where Cannonball fits into 1970s action cinema, from its raw car stunts and exploitation edge to its place in the evolution of racing movies.Is this a forgotten cult classic, or just a chaotic relic of 70s filmmaking?🎙️ In this episode: • The real-life inspiration behind the Cannonball race • David Carradine’s performance and screen presence • 1970s car chase movies and stunt work • How Cannonball compares to later racing films • Our verdict: underrated gem or messy cult curiosity?If you enjoy cult films, 1970s action movies, car chase cinema, and deep-dive movie discussions, this episode is for you.Reel Redux is a father-and-son podcast exploring classic, cult, and genre films — from Westerns and action movies to crime thrillers and forgotten cinema.