IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: Tony Scott
Release Date: 16 May 1986
Star Cast: Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: Tony Scott
Release Date: 16 May 1986
Star Cast: Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis
Movie Story:
During Maverick’s first training sortie he defeats instructor LCDR Rick “Jester” Heatherly but through reckless flying breaks two rules of engagement and is reprimanded by chief instructor CDR Mike “Viper” Metcalf. Maverick also becomes a rival to top student LT Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, who considers Maverick’s flying “dangerous.” Charlie also objects to Maverick’s aggressive tactics, but eventually admits that she admires his flying and omitted it from her reports to hide her feelings for him, and the two begin a romantic relationship.
During a training sortie Maverick abandons his wingman “Hollywood” to chase Viper, but is defeated when Viper maneuvers Maverick into a position from which his wingman Jester can shoot down Maverick from behind, demonstrating the value of teamwork over individual prowess.
