

Taps
1981-12-20 · 126 min · ★ 6.7
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. ScottGeneral Harlan Bache
Timothy HuttonCadet Major Brian Moreland
Ronny CoxColonel Kerby
Sean PennCadet Captain Alex Dwyer
Tom CruiseCadet Captain David Shawn
John P. Navin Jr.Derek Mellott
Billy Van ZandtBug
Evan HandlerEdward West
Giancarlo EspositoCadet Captain J.C. Pierce
Rusty JacobsRusty
Earl HindmanLieutenant Hanson
Ed SpinelliTownie (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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