Days of Thunder (1990)

06/27/1990 (US) • 1h 47m

Adventure, Action, Drama

You can't outrun the thunder.

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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

John C. Reilly

Buck Bretherton


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$60,000,000.00

Revenue

$157,920,733.00

Keywords

sports

stock car racing

daytona

car crash

rivalry

revenge

racing

race car driver

nascar

racer

stock car

phoenix, arizona

motorsport

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