Sammy Davis Jr.

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

Dir. Godfrey Reggio · With Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson

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.

Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett

Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.

Dir. Lewis Milestone · With Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.

When a wealthy sheikh puts up $1 million in prize money for a cross-country car race, there is one person crazy enough to hit the road hard with wheels spinning fast. Legendary driver J.J. McClure enters the competition along with his friend Victor and together they set off across the American landscape in a madcap action-adventure destined to test their wits and automobile skills.

Dir. Hal Needham · With Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin