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Top Gun (1986)
Runtime110 min
Rating15
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•1 reactionFor Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
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Top Gun was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 1986, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising its stylish direction, high-octane aerial sequences, and the charismatic performances of its lead actors. Top Gun was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Film Editing, and has since become a cult classic, boasting an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 56%.
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Top Gun is a thrilling action-packed film from 1986 that features Tom Cruise's iconic performance as a cocky but talented fighter pilot navigating the challenges of elite training and personal tragedy. The film's dynamic aerial sequences and compelling drama make it a must-see for fans of high-octane action movies.
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Top Gun is a 1986 American action drama film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, with distribution by Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr., and was inspired by an article titled "Top Guns", written by Ehud Yonay and published in California magazine three years earlier. It stars Tom Cruise as Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a young naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier USSÂ Enterprise. He and his radar intercept officer, Lieutenant Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, are given the chance to train at the United States Navy's Fighter Weapons School at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer and Tom Skerritt also appear in supporting roles.
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