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


Video: 'Top Gun' trailer

(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.