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.
Tom Cruise
as Cole Trickle
Robert Duvall
as Harry Hogge
Nicole Kidman
as Dr. Claire Lewicki
Randy Quaid
as Tim Dalander
Cary Elwes
as Russ Wheeler
Michael Rooker
as Rowdy Burns
Fred Thompson
as Big John
John C. Reilly
as Buck Bretherton
J.C. Quinn
as Waddle
Don Simpson
as Aldo Bennedetti
JPV852
I'm not much a fan of any kind of racing but found this to be a relatively entertaining sports-thriller which does feature some good NASCAR racing sequences and a nice cast, though can't really say anybody stood out, even Cruise. **3.25/5**...
GenerationofSwine
It is Top Gun on wheels isn't it? Only Maverick came across as more blue collar wild and Trickle is a little more California pretentious wild. So it's kind of Top Gun only with Cary Elwes playing Val Kilmer. It's kind of Top Gun only Robert Duvall plays Cobra. It's kind of Top Gun but Nicol...
CinemaSerf
"Harry" (Robert Duvall) is quite merrily driving his tractor on his farm when his erstwhile racing partner 'Daland" (Randy Quaid) shows up telling him of a new hotshot driver that he simply has to meet. Reluctantly he goes to the track and is introduced to the stroppy and headstrong "Cole" (Tom Crui...