Movie · 1990
Days of Thunder
“You can't outrun the thunder.”
Released 27 June 1990 107 min Adventure / Action / Drama More from 1990 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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.
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How old were they?
Robert Duvall
as Harry Hogge
Gerald R. Molen
as Dr. Wilhaire
J.C. Quinn
as Waddle
Fred Thompson
as Big John
Don Simpson
as Aldo Bennedetti
Randy Quaid
as Tim Dalander
Michael Rooker
as Rowdy Burns
Caroline Williams
as Jennie Burns
Nick Searcy
as Highway Patrol Officer
Tom Cruise
as Cole Trickle
Cary Elwes
as Russ Wheeler
John C. Reilly
as Buck Bretherton
Michael Burgess
as Young Doctor
Nicole Kidman
as Dr. Claire Lewicki
Leilani Sarelle
as Female Highway Patrol Officer
Donna W. Scott
as Darlene
Jim Grimshaw
as Hardee's Pit Crew Chief
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The numbers
42years between the oldest and youngest billed
59Robert Duvall — oldest on the call sheet
17Donna W. Scott — youngest billed
35average age of the credited cast