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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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Harold BeckerDirector
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