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1986 · 110 min · PG

Top Gun

Directed by Tony Scott · Action, Drama, Romance

Top Gun (1986) is a Action film, directed by Tony Scott set in San Diego and Indian Ocean during the 1980s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of guilt & shame and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Harold Faltermeyer
Cinematography
Jeffrey L. KimballRick Fichter
Cast
Tom CruiseKelly McGillisVal KilmerAnthony EdwardsTom SkerrittMichael IronsideJohn StockwellBarry Tubb

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San DiegoIndian Ocean
Setting
UrbanCoastal Sea
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Guilt & ShameFriendship
Tone
TenseRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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