Top Gun is an American action drama multimedia franchise based on the 1983 article "Top Guns" by Ehud Yonay, which was adapted into the eponymous 1986 film, written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.

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Tom Cruise's shirtless beach scene in Top Gun: Maverick featured many ups and downs behind the scenes. Glen Powell also credits Tom Cruise for giving priceless advice that helped him get through ...

US Navy Lieutenant Pete Mitchell, call sign Maverick--an impetuous, daredevil pilot ace--is accepted into Top Gun, Miramar's elite Fighter School. But there, the impulsive young pilot will have to ...