Taps
"“This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.”"
Originally released in 1981. Taps is a drama film. directed by Harold Becker. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, and Ronny Cox
Synopsis
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (288 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.9M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George C. Scott
as General Harlan Bache
Timothy Hutton
as Cadet Major Brian Moreland
Ronny Cox
as Colonel Kerby
Sean Penn
as Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer
Tom Cruise
as Cadet Captain David Shawn
John P. Navin, Jr.
as Derek Mellott
Billy Van Zandt
as Bug
Evan Handler
as Edward West
Giancarlo Esposito
as Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce
Brendan Ward
as Charlie Auden
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $35,900,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taps about?
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
Who directed Taps?
Taps was directed by Harold Becker.
How long is Taps?
Taps has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Taps released?
Taps was released on December 20, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Taps?
The main cast of Taps includes George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox, Sean Penn, Tom Cruise.
Is Taps worth watching?
Taps has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 288 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.