Top Gun: The Real Story
“A Thrilling Documentary on America's First Line of Defense.”
Synopsis
Top Gun - America’s best aviators - train together at “Fightertown U.S.A.” for the most challenging and dangerous air-to-air combat in the world. Fly with Navy’s leading Vietnam War ace, Commander Randy “Duke” Cunningham, TOPGUN instructor and adversary squadron commander. Hear him tell how he put his training from the first TOPGUN class into practice as he shot down five MiGs over North Vietnam. Se actual dogfights, crashes and MiG confrontations. See America’s real TOPGUN pilots in action over Libya, the Indian Ocean and off the Soviet Union. Hear actual air-to-air combat radio. Feel what it’s like to fly at twice the speed of sound. See if you have what it takes to be a TOPGUN pilot.
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January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Zimmerman
- Original Score
- Terry Ashley
- Original Title
- Top Gun: The Real Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Simitar Entertainment Inc, Ron Zimmerman & Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Zimmerman
Terry Ashley
Peter Emch, Lloyd Fisher
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Zimmerman
Director
Peter Emch
Editor
Lloyd Fisher
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Top Gun: The Real Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Gun: The Real Story
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What is Top Gun: The Real Story about?
Top Gun - America’s best aviators - train together at “Fightertown U.S.A.” for the most challenging and dangerous air-to-air combat in the world. Fly with Navy’s leading Vietnam War ace, Commander Randy “Duke” Cunningham, TOPGUN instructor and adversary squadron commander. Hear him tell how he put his training from the first TOPGUN class into practice as he shot down five MiGs over North Vietnam. Se actual dogfights, crashes and MiG confrontations. See America’s real TOPGUN pilots in action over Libya, the Indian Ocean and off the Soviet Union. Hear actual air-to-air combat radio. Feel what it’s like to fly at twice the speed of sound. See if you have what it takes to be a TOPGUN pilot.
Who directed Top Gun: The Real Story?
Top Gun: The Real Story was directed by Ron Zimmerman.
Who stars in Top Gun: The Real Story?
The principal cast of Top Gun: The Real Story includes Commander Randy “Duke” Cunningham.
When was Top Gun: The Real Story released and how long is it?
Top Gun: The Real Story was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Top Gun: The Real Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Top Gun: The Real Story was composed by Terry Ashley.