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Days of Thunder (1990)

Directed by Tony Scott · Cinematography by Ward Russell

PG-13107 min63 frames

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Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: wide — A race car sits on an asphalt track under a vivid orange sunset sky. Crew members in team uniforms lean…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — An outdoor area at a race circuit features a large promotional truck backdrop. A male race car driver…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: wide — A bustling race track pit lane features numerous team members holding numbered signs aloft. Rows of…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — A man stands in an office with floor-to-ceiling vertical blinds covering a window. He is captured in…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: closeup — A close-up view of a single human eye peering through a dark aperture. The pupil catches a sharp…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: wide — A dark auto repair shop contains a prominent steel race car chassis in the center. An older man stands to…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: establishing — A low-angle view travels rapidly along the white concrete barrier of a large racetrack. A tall…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: wide — A race official stands on an elevated platform waving a checkered flag above a track. A blurred racecar…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: wide — A hotel suite features a large bed, a table with fruit, and wooden furniture. A man and a woman interact…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — A man drives a car as seen through a reflective rearview mirror. The view is partially obscured by the…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: establishing — A vast aerial view shows the Daytona International Speedway packed with fans and campers.…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — A medical room features a patient in a bed and a visitor standing nearby. The walls display bright…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — An auto repair shop interior features a glass-partitioned office with automotive supply stickers…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — A hospital workspace features a bulletin board with messages and a window with blinds. A nurse speaks…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — A sunlit indoor space features a couple positioned closely together in a bed. The woman leans over the…Days of Thunder (1990) movie still: medium — A dimly lit restaurant booth features a red vinyl bench and wood paneled walls. A young man wearing a…
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Days of Thunder — official trailer

What is Days of Thunder about?

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.

Where can you watch Days of Thunder?

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What does the cinematography of Days of Thunder look like?

Across 63 sampled frames, Days of Thunder builds its coverage from medium shots (40% of the sample), with wide compositions (35%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Ward Russell keeps 51% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in the 1990s.

What is the color palette of Days of Thunder?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Days of Thunder (1990) are #2f2f2d, #0e0f0d, #f2f1ef, #52534b, #46372f, #cccfce — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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