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Taps

Taps

Taps
1981 2h 6m6.8

Taps

““This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.””

Drama
6.8

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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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DirectorHarold Becker
ScreenplayDarryl Ponicsan, Robert Mark Kamen
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 20, 1981
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 6m
Budget$14M
Revenue$36M
Profit+$22M
Rating⭐ 6.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.8 / 10
Votes292
GenresDrama
Studio20th Century Fox

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Cast

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

General Harlan Bache

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Cadet Major Brian Moreland

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Colonel Kerby

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Cadet Captain Alex Dwyer

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise

Cadet Captain David Shawn

John P. Navin, Jr.

John P. Navin, Jr.

Derek Mellott

Billy Van Zandt

Billy Van Zandt

Bug

Evan Handler

Evan Handler

Edward West

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce

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Brendan Ward

Charlie Auden

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Donald Kimmel

Billy Harris

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Timothy Wahrer

Cadet Major John Cooper

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Tim Riley

Hulk

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Jeff Rochlin

Shovel

Rusty Jacobs

Rusty Jacobs

Rusty

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Jess Osuna

Dean Ferris

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David Reed

Townnie

Earl Hindman

Earl Hindman

Lieutenant Hanson

Ed Spinelli

Ed Spinelli

Townie (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taps

Where can I watch Taps?

Taps (1981) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1981) was directed by Harold Becker. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 6m, rated 6.8/10.

How long is Taps?

Taps runs 2h 6m (126 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 292 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Taps worth watching?

Taps is rated 6.8/10 by 292 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.