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Taps

PG19812h 6mHarold Becker
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 49
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"“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.

Drama
CadetGunSchool ShootingMilitary AcademyHostile TakeoverMilitary SchoolOlder Man Younger Man RelationshipMilitary Funeral

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What is Taps (1981) about?

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

Who stars in Taps?

Taps stars George C. Scott (General Harlan Bache), Timothy Hutton (Cadet Major Brian Moreland), Ronny Cox (Colonel Kerby), Sean Penn (Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer), Tom Cruise (Cadet Captain David Shawn). The film was directed by Harold Becker.

How long is Taps?

Taps has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is Taps worth watching?

Taps holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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