Top Gun
“No man drew on him and lived!”
Synopsis
A gunslinger returns to his hometown to warn of an impending outlaw gang attack, but he's met with hatred and fear for his previous killings.
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
Rick Martin
William Bishop
Canby Judd
Karin Booth
Laura Mead
James Millican
Marshal Bat Davis
Regis Toomey
Jim O'Hara
Hugh Sanders
Ed Marsh
John Dehner
Tom Quentin
Rod Taylor
Lem Sutter
Denver Pyle
Hank Spencer (uncredited)
Florence Auer
Mrs. Turner (uncredited)
Nora Bush
Townswoman (uncredited)
John Cason
Ben (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
Townsman (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Townsman (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
Townsman (uncredited)
George Eldredge
Anders (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Townsman (uncredited)
Signe Hack
Townswoman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher, Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- Top Gun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Steve Fisher, Richard Schayer
Lester White
Henry Adams, Dwight Caldwell
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Nazarro
Director
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Lester White
Director of Photography
Henry Adams
Editor
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Gun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Top Gun about?
A gunslinger returns to his hometown to warn of an impending outlaw gang attack, but he's met with hatred and fear for his previous killings.
Who directed Top Gun?
Top Gun was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Top Gun?
The principal cast of Top Gun includes Sterling Hayden, William Bishop, Karin Booth, James Millican, Regis Toomey.
When was Top Gun released and how long is it?
Top Gun was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.