The movie “Days of Thunder” was filmed in 1990. It features Tom Cruise as the lead character who portrays a young, ambitious stock car driver, amongst other stars. This introductory read is all about the locations where the movie was shot and some interesting backstage facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
“Days of Thunder” was filmed in various locations in the United States. First, we have North Wilkesboro and Charlotte, both in North Carolina, USA. Further, Darlington, South Carolina was another shooting spot. They also filmed in Phoenix, Arizona, with particular scenes shot at Darlington Raceway, located at 1301 Harry Byrd Highway in Darlington, South Carolina, USA. Production took place from December 11, 1989, to May 7, 1990.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Cruise | Cole Trickle |
| Robert Duvall | Harry Hogge |
| Nicole Kidman | Dr. Claire Lewicki |
| Randy Quaid | Tim Daland |
| Cary Elwes | Russ Wheeler |
| Michael Rooker | Rowdy Burns |
| John C. Reilly | Buck Bretherton |
| J.C. Quinn | Waddell |
| Don Simpson | Aldo Bennedetti |
| Caroline Williams | Jennie Burns |
| Chris Ellis | Harlem Hoogerhyde |
| Peter Appel | Cole’s Crew |
| Stephen Michael Ayers | Cole’s Crew |
| Mike Slattery | Cole’s Crew |
| John Griesemer | Len Dortort |
| Barbara Garrick | Lauren Daland |
| Tania Coleridge | Russ Wheeler’s Girlfriend |
| Alexandra Balahoutis | Autograph Fan |
| Steve Boyd | NASCAR Official |
| Daniel D. Greenwood | ESPN Announcer |
| Jim Grimshaw | Hardee’s Pit Crew Chief |
| James Martin Jr. | Field Doctor |
| Margo Martindale | Donna |
| Michael Burgess | Young Doctor |
| Jim Crowther | Dr. Crowther |
| Cyndi Vicino | Nurse |
| Shari Ellis | Nurse |
| Leilani Sarelle | Female Highway Patrol Officer |
| Xavier Coronel | Orderly |
| Nick Searcy | Highway Patrol Officer |
| Neil Bonnett | Neil Bonnett |
| Rusty Wallace | Rusty Wallace |
| David DeRienzo | Racing Fan (uncredited) |
| Tom Ferda | Goody’s Pit Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | Newspaper Boy (uncredited) |
| Brent Gorcie | Kid with Pit Crew (uncredited) |
| Patricia Holihan | Mrs. Petty (uncredited) |
| Bob Jenkins | Daytona Track Announcer (uncredited) |
| Richard Petty | Richard Petty (uncredited) |
| Toni Pilgreen | VIP in Pits (uncredited) |
| Lori Randolph | Racing Fan (uncredited) |
| Anthony Singleton | NASCAR Fan (uncredited) |
| Michael Wayne Thomas | ESPN Reporter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Tony Scott, with a script written by Robert Towne and Tom Cruise.
- It’s a thrilling action drama full of energy, lasting 1 hour and 47 minutes.
- The film was released in June 1991 and falls under the PG-13 category.
- Notable actors in the movie include Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, and Michael Rooker, among others.
- This film received a nomination for one Oscar, and bagged a win and another nomination to its credit.
- A total of 257 reviews were noted, comprising of 175 from users and 82 from critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 36.1584651
- Longitude: -81.1475841
- Place ID: ChIJ1b6S1ThzUYgReX5amFu21ms
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: North Wilkesboro, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 35.2270869
- Longitude: -80.8431267
- Place ID: ChIJgRo4_MQfVIgRZNFDv-ZQRog
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Charlotte, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Darlington, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.3003526
- Longitude: -79.8757116
- Place ID: ChIJ7bg7HUlpVYgRoTlu0k9jB08
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Darlington, SC 29532, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2973148
- Longitude: -79.9051624
- Place ID: ChIJO9cxe8NvVYgR-eaVgkVwV5s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1301 Harry Byrd Hwy, Darlington, SC 29532, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
