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Top Gun

Movie·1986·Action, Drama, Romance·1h 50m·7.1 (9,599)·Directed by Tony Scott

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For 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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Tom CruiseTom CruiseMaverickKelly McGillisKelly McGillisCharlieVal KilmerVal KilmerIceAnthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsGooseTom SkerrittTom SkerrittViperMichael IronsideMichael IronsideJesterJohn StockwellJohn StockwellCougarBarry TubbBarry TubbWolfman

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