Taps
1981, English. Directed by Harold Becker.
“This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.”
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 314 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Harold BeckerDirector
- George C. ScottGeneral Harlan Bache
- Timothy HuttonCadet Major Brian Moreland
- Ronny CoxColonel Kerby
- Sean PennCadet Captain Alex Dwyer
- Tom CruiseCadet Captain David Shawn
- John P. Navin Jr.Derek Mellott
- Billy Van ZandtBug
- Evan HandlerEdward West
- Giancarlo EspositoCadet Captain J.C. Pierce
- Brendan WardCharlie Auden
- Donald KimmelBilly Harris
- Timothy WahrerCadet Major John Cooper
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Mark Kamen, Darryl Ponicsan
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $36M
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Taps: quick answers
Is Taps worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 314 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taps?
Taps runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Taps have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taps. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Taps suitable for kids?
Taps is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Taps?
If you liked Taps, try Full Metal Jacket, An Officer and a Gentleman, Heartbreak Ridge.
Who directed Taps?
Taps (1981) was directed by Harold Becker and stars George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox.