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Overview
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Release Date:
16 May 1986 (USA)
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Tagline:
From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical] 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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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 8 wins
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5 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(236 articles)
Cruise Supports Suri's Acting Career
(From WENN. 3 February 2010, 11:06 AM, PST)
Cruise Switches Publicists Again
(From The Wrap. 28 January 2010, 6:22 PM, PST)
(From WENN. 3 February 2010, 11:06 AM, PST)
Cruise Switches Publicists Again
(From The Wrap. 28 January 2010, 6:22 PM, PST)
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Polished and heartfelt
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Cast
(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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Also Known As:
Top Guns (USA) (working title)
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110 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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2.20 : 1 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 |
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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The motorcycle ridden by Tom Cruise in the movie is a Kawasaki Ninja 900 / GPz900R, then the fastest production motorcycle in the world.
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Factual errors: When Charlie chases down Maverick on his motorcycle her car has a blue DOD decal on its windshield. Blue decals are used for officers, red decals, for enlisted. As a civilian employee she would have had a green DOD decal for her car.
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Referenced in Pretty Cool (2001)
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Soundtrack:
Playing With The Boys
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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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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.