Days of Thunder is a 1990 film that combines multiple genres to tell its story. The film is classified as a romance film, sport film, drama film, and action film [1].
Days of Thunder
Summary
Days of Thunder is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,337 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
Days of Thunder's instance of is recorded as film[3].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was Fred Thompson[21].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was Leilani Sarelle[22].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was Margo Martindale[23].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was Peter Appel[24].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was Richard Petty[25].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was Rusty Wallace[26].
A cast member of Days of Thunder was J. C. Quinn[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
Producers include Q217037[28] and Don Simpson[29]. Days of Thunder was directed by Tony Scott[4]. Robert Towne wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include Robert Duvall[11], Nicole Kidman[12], Randy Quaid[13], Cary Elwes[14], Michael Rooker[15], and John C. Reilly[16].
Publication
Publication dates include June 27, 1990[30] and September 20, 1990[31]. The original language of Days of Thunder was English[32]. Genres include romance film[7], sport film[8], drama film[9], and action film[10]. It was distributed by video on demand[33].
Reception
Reviews include 5.1/10[34], 60/100[35], 38%[36], and 6.1/10[37].
Cultural Impact
Things named for Days of Thunder include Saturdays of Thunder[38], a television series episode[39], directed by Jim Reardon[40].
Why It Matters
Days of Thunder ranks in the top 2% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,337 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for it include Saturdays of Thunder[38], a television series episode[39], directed by Jim Reardon[40].
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