Days of Thunder
1990 sports action drama film by Tony Scott · Released June 27, 1990
Days of Thunder is a 1990 American sports action drama film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. Robert Towne wrote the screenplay based on a story he co-wrote with Tom Cruise. The film stars Cruise, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Michael Rooker, Nicole Kidman and Cary Elwes. It also features appearances by real life NASCAR racers, such as Richard Petty, Rusty Wallace, Neil Bonnett, and Harry Gant.
Cast ages at release (June 27, 1990)
- Robert Duvall, as Harry Hogge: 59
- Nicole Kidman, as Dr. Claire Lewicki: 23
- Randy Quaid, as Tim Daland: 39
- Cary Elwes, as Russ Wheeler: 27
- Michael Rooker, as Rowdy Burns: 35
- John C. Reilly, as Buck Bretherton: 25
- Tom Cruise, as Cole Trickle: 27
- Don Simpson: 46
- Caroline Williams, as Jennie Burns: 33
- Fred Thompson, as Big John: 47
- Margo Martindale: 38
- Richard Petty: 52
- Rusty Wallace: 33
- J. C. Quinn, as Waddell: 49