Top 10 Comedies About Speed

Description: A treasure hunt comedy where a group of strangers race across California to find buried loot, with numerous comedic mishaps involving speed and travel.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, and Sid Caesar, making it one of the most star-studded comedies of its time.

Description: A slapstick comedy about a race from New York to Paris, featuring an array of eccentric characters and vehicles, all competing for glory and speed.

Fact: The film holds the record for the longest pie fight in cinema history, lasting over four minutes.

Description: A group of wealthy racers participate in an illegal cross-country race, showcasing various comedic takes on speed and the thrill of the chase.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Gumball 3000 rally, although the movie's events are entirely fictional.

Description: A legendary road movie where a truck driver and a good ol' boy race against time to deliver illegal beer, with plenty of high-speed chases and comedic moments.

Fact: The film's success led to two sequels and a TV series, and it popularized the phrase "Smokey and the Bandit" in American slang.

Description: While not strictly about speed, the film features numerous high-speed car chases and a mission to save an orphanage, making it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film destroyed over 100 cars during its production, making it one of the most destructive films ever made in terms of property damage.

Description: This family comedy features Herbie, the loveable Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, racing in NASCAR events, showcasing speed in a light-hearted, comedic way.

Fact: The film was the last in the Herbie franchise until the 2011 reboot, "The Love Bug."

Description: A group of strangers compete in a madcap race from Las Vegas to New Mexico for a $2 million prize, showcasing various comedic takes on speed and travel.

Fact: The film includes a scene where participants race through a real-life casino, causing chaos, which was filmed with the casino's permission.

Description: This film is a classic example of speed comedy, featuring an illegal cross-country race with a colorful cast of characters, each with their own quirky vehicles and methods to win.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. It also features cameos by numerous celebrities like Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

Description: A parody of "The Cannonball Run," this film follows a group of racers in a transcontinental race, filled with comedic mishaps and high-speed antics.

Fact: The film was originally intended as a direct sequel to "The Cannonball Run" but was rebranded due to legal issues.

Description: While primarily a spy comedy, it includes a memorable car chase scene that adds a touch of speed to the film's humor.

Fact: The film introduced the iconic character of Inspector Clouseau, played by Peter Sellers, who would become synonymous with slapstick comedy.