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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 (Tom Cruise) 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 (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn’t only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he’s also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).

Image credit: Paramount Pictures

Did you know?

  • All of Maverick’s stunt flying in the film was done by Scott D. Altman, who later went on to become an astronaut.
  • The tension between Maverick and Iceman isn’t just down to good acting, Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer kept their distance from each other and never socialized.
  • The elevator scene (in which Maverick and Charlie meet after his workout) was filmed post-production. Kelly McGillis’ hair had already been colored for another movie role, which is why she is wearing a hat. Tom Cruise’s hair is longer in the shot as well.

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