Top Gun(1986)
- PG
- 1h 49m
- May 16, 1986(United States)
- 7.0/10 (536K)
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 atti... Read allThe 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 col... Read allThe 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.
- Stars
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 9 nominations total
- Reviews
- Photos & videos
- Jack Epps Jr.written by
- Ehud Yonaysuggested by article "Top Guns" in California Magazine
- T.J. Cassidy(as Admiral T.J. Cassidy)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically
- Debi Fares(uncredited)
- Mark Gadbois(uncredited)
- Monty Jordan(unconfirmed) (uncredited)
- Scott Krambeck(uncredited)
- John C. Moran Sr.(uncredited)
- Danny Nero(uncredited)
- Aaron Weis(uncredited)
- Adam Weis(uncredited)
- Bill Badalatoexecutive producer
- Jerry Bruckheimerproducer (produced by)
- Don Simpsonproducer (produced by)
- Warren Skaarenassociate producer
- Jeffrey L. Kimballdirector of photography (as Jeffrey Kimball)
- John DeCuir Jr.production designer (as John F. DeCuir Jr.)
- Scott H. Eddoadditional makeup artist (as Scott Eddo)
- K.G. Ramseyhair stylist (as Ramsey)
- Rick Sharpmakeup artist
- Bill Badalatounit production manager
- Brian Medavoypost-production supervisor
- Jason Pomerantzproduction manager (3D IMAX Version 2013)
- Michael Londonexecutive in charge of production (uncredited)
- Patrick Cosgrovesecond assistant director
- Dan Kolsrudfirst assistant director (as Daniel P. Kolsrud)
- Sharon Mannsecond assistant director
- James Dillonsecond assistant director (uncredited)
- Tom Burzinskigraphic designer
- Craig Edgarset designer (as Craig Dennis Edgar)
- Stacey S. McIntoshconstruction coordinator (as Stacy McIntosh)
- Jonathan O'Connellstand-by painter (as Jon O'Connell)
- Richard A. Villaloboslead person (as Richard Villalobos)
- Giovanni Casalenuovopainter (uncredited)
- Pamela Bentkowskifoley editor
- James Cavarrettasound recordist (as James Cavarretta Jr.)
- Virginia Cook-McGowansound editor (as Virginia Cook)
- Teri E. Dormansound editor (as Teri Dorman)
- Juno J. Ellisadr editor
- Julia Evershadesound editor
- John P. Fasalspecial sound effects (as John Paul Fasal)
- Daniel F. Finnertyassistant sound editor
- Cecelia Hallsupervising sound editor
- Mike Haneysound recordist
- Peter Cairospecial effects
- Steven C. Fosterspecial effects (as Steve Foster)
- Gary Gutierrezsupervisor of special photographic effects
- Allen Hallspecial effects coordinator
- Robert G. Willardspecial effects
- Marvin Gardnerspecial effects assistant (uncredited)
- Jamie Hynemanspecial effects crew (uncredited)
- Mike Menzelspecial effects technician (uncredited)
- Troy Alexiadissenior stereo artist: Legend 3 D (3D version 2013)
- Dane Andersonasset technician: Legend 3D (3D version 2013)
- Kamran Arianstereo compositor: Legend 3D (3D version 2013)
- Taylor Armstrongstereo compositor: Legend3D (3D version 2013)
- Nathan Behmlanderstereo compositor (3D version 2012)
- Kevin Bennettproduction coordinator: Legend 3D (3D version 2013)
- Jason Bowersstereoscopic compositor (3D version 2013)
- Sean Callahanstereo artist: Legend 3D (3D version 2013)
- David Carothersmodel maker: USFX
- Dan Carpenterstereo compositor (3D version 2013)
- Gary Epperstunts
- Donna Keeganstunts
- Randy Petersstunts
- R.A. Rondellstunt coordinator / stunts
- Art Schollstunt pilot (uncredited)
- Nick Alavardoaerial camera operator
- Larry Blanfordaerial camera operator
- Michael W. Blymyerlighting technician
- James Campanaassistant grip: USFX
- Bob Carmichaelcamera operator (as Robert Carmichael)
- Richard Clarkvideo engineer
- John J. Connorcamera operator (as John Connor)
- Jack Coopermanaerial camera operator / underwater camera operator
- William Cosssecond assistant camera (as William F. Coss)
- Dan Delgadoassistant chief lighting technician
- Lisa Clarksoncasting associate
- Jeff Greenbergcasting assistant
- Wingate Joneswardrobe: men (as Wingate Jones Jr.)
- John Napolitanowardrobe: men
- Bobbie Readcostume supervisor: women
- James W. Tysoncostume supervisor: men
- Lew Richardwardrobe assistant (uncredited)
- Richard Childsassistant editor: USFX
- Mark Elsonassistant film editor
- Claudia Finkleassistant film editor
- Stacey A. Foilesassistant editor: USFX (as Stacey Foiles)
- Mike Moskowitzapprentice film editor
- Bruce Pearsoncolor timer
- Bob Badamimusic editor
- Bobbi Pagescore soloist
- Jellybean Benítezadditional production & remix: "Lead Me On" (uncredited) / additional production & remix: "Playing with the Boys" (uncredited)
- Alan Kaplanmusician: trombone (uncredited)
- Arlene Matza-JacksonKenny Loggins production coordinator (uncredited)
- Talmadge Pearsallmusician: keyboard (uncredited)
- June Samsonscript supervisor
- Warren Skaarenscript revisions (uncredited)
- Dan Marrowtransportation captain
- Randy Peterstransportation coordinator
- Mike Robinsondriver: 15-F hauler (uncredited)
- Lloyd AbelF-14 aerial coordinator (as Lcdr. Lloyd 'Bozo' Abel) / F-14 aircrew (as Lcdr. Lloyd 'Bozo' Abel)
- Scott D. AltmanF-14 aircrew (as Lt. Scott 'D-Bear' Altman)
- Julianna Arensonproduction auditor (as Juli Arenson)
- Diana Austinproduction auditor: USFX
- Billy Badalatoassistant: Mr. Simpson
- Dave Baranektop gun instructor and mig pilot (as Lt. Dave 'Bio' Baranek)
- Michael Bluetop gun instructor and mig pilot (as Lt. Michael 'Vida' Blue)
- Dennis Broskaf-14 aircrew (as Lt. Dennis 'Loner' Broska)
- Patti Carrassistant: Mr. Badalato
- T.J. Cassidycooperation and support (as RADM T.J. Cassidy)
- John F. Lehman Jr.special thanks (as The Secretary of the Navy - The Honorable John F. Lehman Jr.)
- Art Scholldedicatee
Crew believed to be complete
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- (Paramount Pictures, presents, A Tony Scott Film)
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- (A Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer Production)
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- (logistics management)
US Navy Lieutenant Pete Mitchell, call sign Maverick--an impetuous, daredevil pilot ace--is accepted into Top Gun, Miramar's elite Fighter School. But there, the impulsive young pilot will have to compete with the best of the best, including Iceman, a brilliant and highly competitive fellow student. Now, Mitchell must give his all; however, his father's mysterious and untimely demise still haunts him. Can Maverick prove his worth to Charlie, the flying school's no-nonsense astrophysics instructor? Will he be able to suppress his wild nature to win the prestigious Top Gun Trophy? —Nick Riganas
- Taglines
- From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical]
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- Argentina:Atp
- Australia:PG
- Brazil:Livre(original rating, withdrawn)
- Brazil:12(2022, re-rating)
- Bulgaria:B
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- Canada:PG(British Columbia, Ontario)
- Canada:PG(Canadian Home Video rating)
- Canada:PG(2013, re-rating, Alberta)
- Chile:14
- China:(Banned)
- Czech Republic:U
- Denmark:15
- Ecuador:12(self-applied)
- Egypt:PG-13(self-applied)
- Finland:S(original rating)
- Finland:K-12(2012, re-rating)
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- Germany:12
- Greece:K-8
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- South Korea:12(1987)
- Spain:A(ICAA)
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- United Kingdom:15(original rating, DVD rating)
- United Kingdom:12(original rating)
- United Kingdom:12A(2011, re-rating)
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- United States:TV-PG(DLV, TV Rating.)
- United States:TV-14(LV, some airings)
- United States:PG(certificate #28069)
- United Arab Emirates:PG-15(self-applied)
- West Germany:16(original rating)
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaStunt pilot Art Scholl was killed during the production of the movie, aged 54. He died when his Pitts S-2 camera plane failed to recover from a flat spin and plunged into the Pacific Ocean. Scholl's last words over the radio were "I have a problem - I have a real problem." The exact cause of the crash was never determined, and neither the aircraft nor Scholl's body were ever recovered. The film is dedicated to him.
- GoofsThe term "bogey" is misused throughout the movie. A bogey is an unidentified aircraft. Once identified, it is referred to as a "friendly" (for friendly aircraft), "bandit" (for non-friendly aircraft) or "hostile" (for non-friendly aircraft that may be fired at). In USN terminology, a non-friendly surface radar contact is a "skunk".
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits sequence features a history of the Top Gun program before the title of the film appears on screen, with the remainder of the opening credits devoted to footage of planes being launched from and landing on an aircraft carrier.
- Alternate versionsThe version of the film shown on the Paramount Network has nearly all of the profane language intact (basically everything but the word "shit"). However, this version also randomly cuts out several scenes and parts of scenes, presumably to fit in the network time slot allotted. Scenes missing altogether include (but are certainly not limited to) Maverick and Goose conversing in their housing regarding whether or not they'll graduate, and Jester and Viper conversing, with Viper revealing hew knew Maverick's "old man." The latter is especially surprising considering this plot point plays a major role in a later scene.
- ConnectionsEdited into MacGyver: GX-1 (1987)
- SoundtracksDanger Zone
Written by Giorgio Moroder & Tom Whitlock
Performed by Kenny Loggins
Produced by Giorgio Moroder
Kenny Loggins courtesy of CBS Records
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Top Gun. Pasión y gloria
- Filming locations
- 102 Pacific Street, Oceanside, California, USA(Charlie's house)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Technical specifications
- Runtime
- 1h 49m(109 min)
- Sound mix
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.20 : 1(70 mm prints)
- 2.39 : 1
- Camera
- Arriflex 35-III, Nikon Nikkor Lenses
- Panavision Panaflex Gold, Panavision Super Speed Z-Series MKII, Ultra Speed Z-Series MKII and Canon Lenses
- Laboratory
- Metrocolor, Culver City (CA), USA(color)
- Film Length
- 2,990 m(Italy)
- 3,004 m(Sweden)
- Negative Format
- 35 mm(Eastman 100T 5247, Eastman 400T 5294)
- Cinematographic Process
- Digital Intermediate(4K, 2020 remaster)
- Dolby Vision
- Super 35
- Printed Film Format
- DCP
- 35 mm(anamorphic, Eastman 5384)
- 70 mm(blow-up, Eastman 5384)
Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $180,258,178
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,193,052
- May 18, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $357,288,178
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