Days of Thunder (1990)
You can't outrun the thunder.
Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
Director: Tony Scott
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: June 27, 1990
Cast
- Tom Cruise - Cole Trickle
- Robert Duvall - Harry Hogge
- Nicole Kidman - Dr. Claire Lewicki
- Randy Quaid - Tim Dalander
- Cary Elwes - Russ Wheeler
- Michael Rooker - Rowdy Burns
- Fred Thompson - Big John
- John C. Reilly - Buck Bretherton
- J.C. Quinn - Waddle
- Don Simpson - Aldo Bennedetti
Screenplay
- Robert Towne (Screenplay)
- Robert Towne (Story)
- Tom Cruise (Story)
Music: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Ward Russell
Editing: Bert Lovitt, Michael Tronick
Production: Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $60M
Box Office: $158M
Original Language: en
Themes
Racing and Need for Speed, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Formula 1 Racing: Speed and Risk, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Formula Racing: Pit Stop and Speed
Keywords
sports, stock car racing, daytona, car crash, rivalry, revenge, racing, race car driver, nascar, racer, stock car, phoenix, arizona, motorsport
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Days of Thunder about?
- Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
- Who directed Days of Thunder?
- Days of Thunder was directed by Tony Scott.
- Who stars in Days of Thunder?
- Days of Thunder stars Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Michael Rooker.
- How long is Days of Thunder?
- Days of Thunder has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Days of Thunder?
- Days of Thunder is a Adventure, Action, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Days of Thunder?
- Days of Thunder had a budget of $60M.
- How much did Days of Thunder gross?
- Days of Thunder grossed $158M worldwide.
- Where was Days of Thunder produced?
- Days of Thunder was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Days of Thunder?
- The themes of Days of Thunder include: Racing and Need for Speed, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Formula 1 Racing: Speed and Risk, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Formula Racing: Pit Stop and Speed.