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Top Gun
Up there with the best of the best.
( Action / Drama )

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US Runtime: 110 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
May 16, 1986   [USA]		  
Director: Tony Scott   [Director]
 
Writers: Jim Cash   [Writer]
Jack Epps Jr.   [Writer]
 
Producers: Bill Badalato   [Executive Producer]
Jerry Bruckheimer   [Producer]
Don Simpson   [Producer]
Warren Skaaren   [Associate Producer]
 
Cinematography: Rick Fichter   [Director of Photography]
Jeffrey L. Kimball   [Director of Photography]
 
Edited by: Chris Lebenzon   [Editor]
Billy Weber   [Editor]
 
Music Composed by Harold Faltermeyer   [Original Music Composer]
 
Production Design: John DeCuir Jr.   [Production Design]
 
Casting by Margery Simkin   [Casting]
 
Production Companys: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films   (US)
Paramount Pictures   (US)
 

Plot Summary:

    The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman.
Cast: (First 20, for the rest click 'Show All Cast & Crew' below.)
Tom Cruise
Maverick
Kelly McGillis
Charlie
Val Kilmer
Ice
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
Randall Brady
Lt. Davis
Duke Stroud
Air Boss Johnson
Brian Sheehan
Sprawl
Ron Clark
Inquiry Commander
Frank Pesce
Bartender
 
 
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Special Effects Department:
Colossal Pictures
  
USFX
  
 
Filming Locations: (Now With Clickable Links To Location On Google Maps)
 
Tech Info:
Budget:
$15,000,000
Revenue:
$356,830,601
Camera:
Panaflex Camera and Lenses by Panavision
Color Info:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Cinematographic Process:
Super 35
Film Negative Format:
35 mm
Printed Film Format:
35 mm / 70 mm

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