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Taps is a 1981 American thriller drama film starring George C. Scott and Timothy Hutton, with Ronny Cox, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, and Evan Handler in supporting roles. Hutton was nominated for a Golden Globe award in 1982. The film was directed by Harold Becker from a screenplay by Robert Mark Kamen, James Lineberger, and Darryl Ponicsan, based on Devery Freeman's 1979 novel Father Sky. The original music score was composed by Maurice Jarre. It was filmed at Valley Forge Military Academy and College.

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1981 · 2h 6m · Drama

TMDB 6.7/10 (306 votes)

Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.

Directed by Harold Becker

Box office $36M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Harold BeckerDirector

George C. Scottas General Harlan Bache

Timothy Huttonas Cadet Major Brian Moreland

Ronny Coxas Colonel Kerby

Sean Pennas Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer

Tom Cruiseas Cadet Captain David Shawn

John P. Navin Jr.as Derek Mellott

Billy Van Zandtas Bug

Evan Handleras Edward West

Giancarlo Espositoas Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce BBrendan Wardas Charlie Auden DDonald Kimmelas Billy Harris TTimothy Wahreras Cadet Major John Cooper TTim Rileyas Hulk JJeff Rochlinas Shovel

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Taps is a 1981 American thriller drama film starring George C. Scott and Timothy Hutton, with Ronny Cox, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, and Evan Handler in supporting roles. Hutton was nominated for a Golden Globe award in 1982. The film was directed by Harold Becker from a screenplay by Robert Mark Kamen, James Lineberger, and Darryl Ponicsan, based on Devery Freeman's 1979 novel Father Sky. The original music score was composed by Maurice Jarre. It was filmed at Valley Forge Military Academy and College.

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