The complete Frank Sinatra in "Cannonball Run II" (1984) with Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr

Frank Sinatra played himself in a brief cameo in the 1984 movie, "Cannonball Run II." Frank plays an exaggerated version of himself as an American royalty, chief or "boss."
Unable to secure the music rights of Sinatra's catalogue, the movie introduces Frank with the royalty free song, "Hail to the Chief." For this version, the song was replaced with an intended song.
The movie is owned by Warner Brothers and "New York New York" was written by Fred Ebb and John Kander. The use of the footage and song is used in fair use to showcase the talents of Mr. Frank Sinatra and does not harm the original product.

[@gaynorpatterson2915]

I bet they all had so much fun making this. It looks like Frank did 😂💖

[@orbison]

Hal Needlam said that on the day Sinatra showed up on location to film driving the Dodge Datona to join the race, every actor in the production, even those who weren't filming that day, was there to see Frank reunite with Sammy, Dean and honorary Pack member Shirley MacLaine to reminisce and tell stories.

[@PreApocalypseJitters]

I DO NOT BLOODY CARE ONE OUNCE OF FLESH !!! what people say 'bout these movies - they are classic. they are wonderful. they are fun!

[@talkaboutwacky]

Just realized every actor in this scene has passed away

[@MrJools70]

The Mafia undertone in this was perfect 🤣🤣

[@gmackinnon648]

An assembly of great actors all in one film quals a fun time for all!😊

[@dars5229]

Burt Reynolds: I can call him Frank. Frank Sinatra: I can call him Burt.

[@Tonyg86753]

The person who opens the door for the guys was Frank Sinatra’s best friend who went everywhere he toured Jilly Rizzo

[@TexasMan77]

Yes Jilly was killed in a car wreck on a residential street in 1992.

[@ianmilleris]

“Well Frank, you know, it’s never for ourselves”

[@TariqBusy]

I don't give a fuck what anybody says, this is one of the best comedies of the 80s. Even more magical for all of the people in it not here. "who taught the fbi!"

[@rockinbiff]

Capo Di Tutti Capi! Well done, Mr. S. RIP Frank, Dean, Sammy, Burt, Dom.

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

Dean Martin knows a "King" in Cannonball Run 2: his partner, Frank Sinatra!

[@carlosfalcon2099]

"Hey we have royalty in this country too!"

[@stevedarcy4918]

All legends

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip to Burt Reynolds & Don deluise we still miss you guys

[@dfhouse]

Sinatra was never in the same room with them. Used a body double for the over-shoulder shots.

[@nnaheim.]

Whys that?

[@DrChem-wx1uc]

And of course he’s driving a Chrysler product as a good friend would for Lee Iacocca

[@kimblackmore5276]

l love cannonball run2 frank sammy dean burt love they all

[@JimmyBmusic1]

Ain’t no crappy 80s dodge beating a Ferrari

[@Kaspergaling]

The other car was a Corvette. But yea still, I don't think an ordinary 80s Dodge Daytona can beat an 80s Corvette.

[@nnaheim.]

The chairman of the board.

[@rolfagten857]

According to Sammy Dvis Jr. F.B.I. stands for Female Body Inspector in this funny movie.

[@Stenbrotsgatan]

Legend has it...they were filmed separately. So Frank Sinatra was never in the same room at the same time as the others. A stand-in was used with his back to the camera.

[@lucasbeltran6070]

Why?

[@jameshook1862]

Nope, there is a mis take from the scene too, they where all there

[@joshuaturnage5243]

​@ironcitymusic3303 watch the ending credits bloopers it shows Sinatra there

[@TexasMan77]

Yes that’s true, never filmed in the same room. Frank wanted to get it over with. He was paid $80000 which he donated to charity.

[@ohdear2001]

​@TexasMan77 Wrong. $30k.

[@ralphadamo1857]

Too bad they didn't also cast Don Rickles in this flick.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip to the Rat pack Frank Sinatra , Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr we still miss you guys

[@thestonedsailor6072]

Now they all belong to the ages...

[@MetalandHotRods]

Chairman of the Board

[@Smellthecoffee100]

Telly's not in this scene

[@UpTheDown7]

1:52 - what the hell is this angle? is he standing on the fucking chair?

[@adventures385]

So why did he not film in the same room as his friends? What was the story behind it?

[@peterfranks6243]

The actual LAST Rat Pack movie. You'll win money on it if you're ever asked.

[@shaiful5055]

Frank Sinatra, He's a King..

[@teslahertz4916]

to this day, i still can't believe why icons like Frank, Dean, Sam, and Shirley agreed to take park in this nonsense movie.

[@slicaltimistic1]

Heeeeey. Must be the moneeeey.😂