Brock Yates

Known for Writing

Brock Yates (October 21, 1933 – October 5, 2016) was a prominent American journalist, TV commentator, TV reporter, screenwriter, and author. He was the longtime executive editor at Car and Driver magazine — and contributed to The Washington Post, Playboy, The American Spectator, Boating, Vintage Motorsports as well as other publications.

Born

October 21, 1933

Died

October 5, 2016 (age 82)

Birthplace

Lockport, New York, USA

Filmography

6 films

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TMDB3.1

The Cannonball Run

1981 · 1h 35m

country: United States

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.

TMDB2.8

Smokey and the Bandit II

1980 · 1h 41m

country: United States

The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.

Movie ScreenplayRelease Date ↓All GenresAll ErasAny RatingAny Runtime

TMDB3.1

The Cannonball Run

1981 · 1h 35m

country: United States

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.

TMDB2.8

Smokey and the Bandit II

1980 · 1h 41m

country: United States

The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail.