Why it may be worth watching
- Taps combines Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.7/10 from 314 votes.
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Taps
“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.
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Cast
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
Tim RileyHulk
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Metadata signals include violence or peril. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
cadetgunschool shootingmilitary academyhostile takeovermilitary schoololder man younger man relationshipmilitary funeral
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