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“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.

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
Days of Thunder is a adventure, action, drama film released in 1990 exploring themes of underdog, sports, stock car racing, daytona, car crash, rivalry. Directed by Tony Scott, it stars Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman. 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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