Guide Note

Top Gun is a 1986 action/drama film about a young pilot who aspires to be the top fighter pilot in the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School. The film stars Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer and Anthony Edwards. It was directed by Tony Scott.

Fast Facts

1. Release date: May 16, 1986
2. Director: Tony Scott
3. Screenwriters: Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr.
4. Producers: Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer
5. Distributor: Paramount Pictures
6. MPAA rating: PG
7. Run time: 1 hr. 50 mins.
8. Awards: 1987 Oscar and Golden Globe Award winner
9. Based on: Ehud Yonay's article Top Guns

• Tom Cruise: Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell
• Kelly McGillis: Charlotte 'Charlie' Blackwood
• Val Kilmer: Lt. Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky
• Anthony Edwards: Lt. JG Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw

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