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Release Date:
16 May 1986 (USA)
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From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical] See more »
Plot:
The macho students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Won Oscar.
Another 8 wins
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5 nominations
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(434 articles)
The best of times, the worst of times
(From The Guardian - Film News. 30 July 2010, 12:22 AM, PDT)
Cinematical Seven: Old Tunes Resurrected by New Flicks
(From Cinematical. 29 July 2010, 8:32 PM, PDT)
News Shorts: July 27th 2010
(From Dark Horizons. 27 July 2010, 2:26 AM, PDT)
(From The Guardian - Film News. 30 July 2010, 12:22 AM, PDT)
Cinematical Seven: Old Tunes Resurrected by New Flicks
(From Cinematical. 29 July 2010, 8:32 PM, PDT)
News Shorts: July 27th 2010
(From Dark Horizons. 27 July 2010, 2:26 AM, PDT)
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Jerry Bruckheimer delivers again.
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tom Cruise | ... | Maverick | |
| Kelly McGillis | ... | Charlie | |
| Val Kilmer | ... | Iceman | |
| Anthony Edwards | ... | Goose | |
| Tom Skerritt | ... | Viper | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Jester | |
| John Stockwell | ... | Cougar | |
| Barry Tubb | ... | Wolfman | |
| Rick Rossovich | ... | Slider | |
| Tim Robbins | ... | Merlin | |
| Clarence Gilyard Jr. | ... | Sundown | |
| Whip Hubley | ... | Hollywood | |
| James Tolkan | ... | Stinger | |
| Meg Ryan | ... | Carole | |
| Adrian Pasdar | ... | Chipper |
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110 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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2.20 : 1 See more »
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
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UK:12 | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Iceland:L | Netherlands:6 | Brazil:Livre | India:U | New Zealand:PG | Peru:PT | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Chile:TE | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Norway:15 | Norway:16 (1986) | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 (DVD rating) | Sweden:11 | USA:PG | West Germany:12
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During the pilot briefing before the final furball, Stinger mentions that the MiGs carry the Exocet anti-ship missile. This is a real missile, however, it is of French manufacture and has never been used by the Soviet Union, Russia, or any of the countries that made up the Soviet Union.See more »
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: At the end of the movie, Maverick and the rescued crew meet up on the fight deck. The viewer may incorrectly think the engagement has taken place 120 miles away (making it impossible for the rescued crew to arrive so quickly), but it in fact takes place 120 miles from the SS Layton, not the carrier (the viewer is not told how far from the carrier the battle occurs, though indications are that it is within 30 miles).See more »
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Referenced in Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)See more »
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Mighty WingsSee more »
FAQ
Which motorcycle does Tom Cruise ride in the movie?Why aren't more F14's launched for the final dog-fight against the Migs at the end of the film? It seems a little silly to only send up two with Maverick in reserve.
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Jerry Bruckheimer; the name strikes fear into my heart.
The man honestly cannot tell the difference between action and boredom. With him its hit or miss.
In this case, hit.
Big hit.
Tom Cruise's performance is stellar, playing a role that he would end up playing again and again as the overconfident 'Maverick' who eventually learns his lesson. And a ham-handed lesson it is, hammered home in the end by his constant "I'm not leaving my wingman!" yell.
Val Kilmer shines...heck, the whole supporting cast shines! Meg Ryan, Anthony Edwards, Rim Robbins, Micheal Ironsides, Skerrit--they all come through beautifully. The action scenes are some of the best aerial shots ever shot.
On to the complaints.
Jerry Bruckheimer loads the sap on with a cement truck, nearly drowning this movie in it. The dialogue is corny. Basically--the very things that made the entire movie 'Armageddon' horrible mar the corners of Top Gun. The ending is worse than corny; it's a clear case of deus ex machina. A very clear case. The deus almost knocked me out of my seat.
A satisfying movie, altogether. Four out of five stars.