‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York 30 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)

May 12, 20161980s, Movies 1980sadmin

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(Monday, May 12, 1986) — Top Gun, an action drama film about a hotheaded pilot who struggles to survive an exclusive training program, premiered tonight in New York City.

Directed by Tony Scott, the film starred Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Tom Skerritt.

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‘Top Gun’ premieres in New York 30 years ago tonight (May 12 1986)

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