Q 01/05

Which studio released Days of Thunder in June 1990?

A) Paramount Pictures

B) Universal Pictures

C) Warner Bros.

D) 20th Century Fox

Answer · why

A) Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures had pushed out Don Simpson as its head of production, then signed him and Jerry Bruckheimer to a producing deal.

Q 02/05

Who directed Days of Thunder?

A) Michael Bay

B) Tony Scott

C) John McTiernan

D) Ridley Scott

Answer · why

B) Tony Scott

Tony Scott reunited with Tom Cruise and producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, who built the film as a reprise of their earlier hit.

Q 03/05

In Days of Thunder, which line does crew chief Harry Hogge say to Cole?

A) Shake and bake

B) Go fast, turn left

C) Rubbin' is racin'

D) Boogity, boogity, boogity

Answer · why

C) Rubbin' is racin'

Rubbin' is racin', Harry says, insisting Rowdy didn't slam Cole but rubbed him, just before Cole loses control and wrecks.

Q 04/05

In Days of Thunder, who plays the reigning champion who becomes Cole's rival and then his friend?

A) Michael Rooker

B) Kurt Russell

C) Tom Berenger

D) Bill Paxton

Answer · why

A) Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker's champion later hands his own car to Cole for the Daytona 500 when he can't race himself.

Q 05/05

Nicole Kidman's character Dr. Claire Lewicki has what medical specialty?

A) Sports physician

B) Cardiologist

C) Neurosurgeon

D) Orthopaedic surgeon

Answer · why

C) Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon Claire Lewicki was played by Nicole Kidman, who went on to marry her co-star Tom Cruise.