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Top Gun (1986) 6.7
As students at the Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young flyer learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom. Director:Tony Scott |
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Cast
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| Tom Cruise | ... | ||
| Kelly McGillis | ... | ||
| Val Kilmer | ... | ||
| Anthony Edwards | ... | ||
| Tom Skerritt | ... | ||
| Michael Ironside | ... | ||
| John Stockwell | ... | ||
| Barry Tubb | ... | ||
| Rick Rossovich | ... | ||
| Tim Robbins | ... | ||
| Clarence Gilyard Jr. | ... | ||
| Whip Hubley | ... | ||
| James Tolkan | ... | ||
| Meg Ryan | ... | ||
| Adrian Pasdar | ... | ||
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Maverick is a hot pilot. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf, his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel, Maverick is able to talk him back down to the Carrier. When his wingman turns in his wings, Maverick is moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his father's death in combat that killed others due to his father's error. Maverick struggles to be the best pilot, stepping on the toes of his other students and in a different way to Charlie, a civilian instructor to whom he is strongly attracted. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 May 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Top Guns See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$1,965,737 (USA) (8 February 2013)Gross:
$179,767,866 (USA) (15 February 2013)Company Credits
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by John William Dexter (as John Dexter), Paul Dean, Mike Reno & Mae Moore
Performed by Loverboy
Produced by Paul Dean & John William Dexter (as John Dexter)
Loverboy courtesy of CBS Records
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James Tolkan's character is referred to as "Stinger" in the credits, but is never addressed by anything other than "Sir" throughout the film. See more »Goofs
Before and during the "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" scene at the bar where Maverick and Goose (et al) serenade Charlie, Maverick's nametag clearly reads "Peter Mitchell," with an "r." Afterwards, when he follows Charlie into the women's room, you can now clearly see his nametag reads "Pete Mitchell," sans the "r." See more »Crazy Credits
A song called "Through the Fire" (by Larry Greene) appears in the end credits music listings, but isn't anywhere in the film. This song, however, does appear on the soundtrack. See more »Soundtracks
"Heaven In Your Eyes"Written by John William Dexter (as John Dexter), Paul Dean, Mike Reno & Mae Moore
Performed by Loverboy
Produced by Paul Dean & John William Dexter (as John Dexter)
Loverboy courtesy of CBS Records
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Top Gun is undoubtedly one of my favourite films, and one of those that has the ability to keep enthralling you even while watching for the tenth time. Director Tony Scott was chosen after the producers saw his work in advertising, and true to their judgement he has produced a visual masterpiece. It looks simply gorgeous, and the live action sequences have never been bettered. If there is one flaw in the film it is that it is somewhat shallow, with all of the people behind the film (and Tom Cruise) rather better at making visual spectaculars than an engaging story. However the story does work well in drawing you into the world of Maverick and his fellow naval aviators, Cruise forms an excellent rapport with Anthony Edwards as Goose, and the dialogue is snappy and eminently quotable. Everyone has at some stage used Maverick's line - "I couls tell you, but then I'd have to kill you", and the cover of the Righteous Brothers is unforgettable. The film is backed by one of the best soundtracks of the decade, and a very strong supporting cast. In my opinion, the film succeeds in everything it sets out to achieve. A cracking script, a gripping story, and simply stunning aerial photography. You have to see this film.