Days of Thunder is a 1990 American sports action drama film released by Paramount Pictures, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Tony Scott. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Caroline Williams, and Michael Rooker. The film also features appearances by real life NASCAR racers, such as Rusty Wallace, Neil Bonnett, and Harry Gant. Commentator Dr. Jerry Punch, of ESPN, has a cameo appearance, as does co-producer Don Simpson. This is the first of three films to star both Cruise and Kidman. The film received mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at its unrealistic special effects, characters, screenplay, acting, dialogue and similarities to Top Gun, but was widely praised for its action sequences, Hans Zimmer's musical score, fast pace, and the performances of Cruise and Kidman.
| Director | Tony Scott |
| Produced by | Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer |
| Screenplay by | Robert Towne |
| Story by | Robert Towne, Tom Cruise |
| Starring | Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Nicole Kidman, Cary Elwes, Michael Rooker |
| Music | Hans Zimmer |
| Cinematography | Ward Russell |
| Edited by | Billy Weber, Chris Lebenzon |
| Production, company | Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | June 27, 1990 |
| Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $60 million |
| Box office | $157.9 million |
| Netflix ID | 425231 |
About Days of Thunder
A young driver gets his chance at competing at the top level. Principal photography took place in Daytona Beach and Charlotte.
Achievement of Days of Thunder
Tom Cruise helped developed the story and performs in the film. Many real-life NASCAR drivers make cameos in the film.
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Latest information about Days of Thunder updated on July 28 2021.
