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Release Date:
Friday, February 8, 2013 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise plays Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a daring young flyer who's out to become the best of the best. Kelly McGillis plays the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom.
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Who stars in Top Gun: Cast List
Kelly McGillis ... Charlotte 'Charlie' Blackwood
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Anthony Edwards ... Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw
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Who's making Top Gun: Crew List
A look at the Top Gun behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tony Scott last directed Unstoppable and The Taking of Pelham 123.
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Production: What we know about Top Gun?
Key Facts
- (59th) Academy Awards® MUSIC (Original Song) -- "Take My Breath Away," Music by Giorgio Moroder; Lyric by Tom Whitlock
- Top Gun was re-mastered for the big screen from high-resolution original negative scans and painstakingly converted to 3D by Legend3D under the supervision of the film's director, Tony Scott. Rendered in 3D, the film's complex, long shots reveal extraordinary depth and clarity, allowing viewers to explore every detail of the action. From the spectacular aerial dogfights to the intense close-ups in the cockpits, each frame enables the audience to feel a part of the story.
Filming Timeline
- 1986 - May: The film was set to Completed status.
Top Gun Release Date: When was the film released?
Top Gun was a Limited release in 2013 on Friday, February 8, 2013. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Side Effects, Identity Thief and Spiders 3D. Additional information: IMAX 3D.
As a Limited release, Top Gun will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.