'Top Gun’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Feeling the need for speed! Ever since its debut almost four decades prior, Top Gun has been considered an American classic — and it finally got a sequel. The film, which was released May 16, 1986, follows a group of Top Gun Naval Fighters as they learn to train and refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot pilot Maverick ( Tom Cruise ) joins the squad, his reckless behavior puts him at odds with his fellow pilots — especially “cool guy” Iceman ( Val Kilmer ). With the help of his pal Goose ( Anthony Edwards ), Maverick sets off not to just be the top fighter in his class but to win the affection of the academy’s flight instructor , Charlotte Blackwood ( Kelly McGillis ). The action flick was an instant classic and inspired a generation to join the armed forces, with the U.S. Navy reporting a 500 percent increase in admissions that same year. Directed by Tony Scott , the movie went on to win an Oscar and a Golden Globe in 1987 for Best Original Song – “Danger Zone by Kenny Logg