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Taps

1981-12-20 · 126 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.

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Production details

Directors
Harold Becker
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 14,000,000
Revenue
USD 35,900,000

Top Cast

George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottGeneral Harlan Bache
Timothy HuttonTimothy HuttonCadet Major Brian Moreland
Ronny CoxRonny CoxColonel Kerby
Sean PennSean PennCadet Captain Alex Dwyer
Tom CruiseTom CruiseCadet Captain David Shawn
John P. Navin Jr.John P. Navin Jr.Derek Mellott
Billy Van ZandtBilly Van ZandtBug
Evan HandlerEvan HandlerEdward West
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoCadet Captain J.C. Pierce
Brendan WardCharlie Auden
Donald KimmelBilly Harris
Timothy WahrerCadet Major John Cooper
Tim RileyHulk
Jeff RochlinShovel
Rusty JacobsRusty JacobsRusty
Jess OsunaDean Ferris
David ReedTownnie
Earl HindmanEarl HindmanLieutenant Hanson
Ed SpinelliEd SpinelliTownie (uncredited)
David McGinleyCadet

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