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Overview
Release Date:
27 June 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
You can't stop the thunder. morePlot:
A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his chance to compete at the top level. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win moreUser Comments:
I feel the need, the need for Speed moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 | |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | ... | Big John | |
| John C. Reilly | ... | Buck Bretherton | |
| J.C. Quinn | ... | Waddell | |
| Don Simpson | ... | Aldo Bennedetti | |
| Caroline Williams | ... | Jennie Burns | |
| Donna W. Scott | ... | Darlene (as Donna Wilson) | |
| Chris Ellis | ... | Harlem Hoogerhyde | |
| Peter Appel | ... | Cole's Crew | |
| Stephen Michael Ayers | ... | Crewmember |
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107 minCountry:
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2.20 : 1 moreSound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (analog 70 mm prints) | CDS (digital 35 mm and 70 mm prints) | Dolby SR (analog 35 mm prints)Certification:
Iceland:L | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-10 | Netherlands:MG6 | Norway:10 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Sweden:Btl | UK:12 (original rating) | UK:15 (video rating) (1991) | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12 (w) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia)MOVIEmeter: 
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After the first days of the editorial crew looking for "Tony", Director Tony Scott gave Apprentice Editor Tony Ciccone the nickname "TC" to avoid further confusion. He's still known by it. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Harry is telling Cole what happened to Buddy, Harry and Cole are standing at opposite ends of the car, when Cole walks away, they've switched positions. moreQuotes:
Rowdy Burns: [after arriving at the hospital after the accident at Daytona] Go screw yourself.Dr. Claire Lewicki: What was that Mr. Burns?
Rowdy Burns: I wouldn't tell you to do that, doc.
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HEARTS IN TROUBLE moreFAQ
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The producers, director and star of Top Gun get together again for this above average racing drama. Its nowhere near as good as Top Gun of course but its no disaster. Tom Cruise is good as the daftly named racing driver Cole Trickle and the ever reliable Robert Duvall offers classy support. Michael Rooker is excellent as Toms rival and Randy Quaid shows a more serious side to those who only know him from the Vacation movies. Surprisingly the usually good Nicole Kidman is rather bland as the love interest although to be fair she's not given a heck of a lot to work with. The music is of course all important in a movie like this and it has a pretty good soundtrack including Maria McKee's Number One hit Show Me Heaven, but again Top Gun had a much better soundtrack with Hans Zimmmer no match for Harold Faltermeyer. Tony Scott directs with his usual style, if you have seen Top Gun or Beverly Hills Cop 2 you'll no what to expect, very flashy and VERY LOUD. With a slightly less predictable story this could have been a lot better but as it is its a pretty enjoyable way to pass a couple of hours.