A slick, high-energy ride of roaring jets and cocky banter, with a surprisingly tender heart beneath the bravado.
About 1986 film directed by Tony Scott
Genres drama, action, romance, melodrama
Directed by Tony Scott
Written by Jim Cash, Jack Epps, Jr.
Starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, Tom Skerritt, Kelly McGillis, Michael Ironside, Anthony Edwards
Music Giorgio Moroder, Harold Faltermeyer
Runtime 109 min
Country United States
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