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Taps

1981, Movie, PG, 119 mins

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A gripping, somewhat overwrought drama that happened to feature an amazing array of young acting talent, circa 1981. George C. Scott runs a military academy that is in danger of being sold off to a condominium developer. When the deal is made, the students revolt. The cadets on hand include Tom Cruise, Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn and Giancarlo Esposito. Read the complete review for Taps
Year: 1981
Rated PG

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George C. Scott: Gen. Harlan Bache
Timothy Hutton: Brian Moreland
Ronny Cox: Col. Kerby
Sean Penn: Alex Dwyer
Tom Cruise: David Shawn
Brendan Ward: Charlie Auden

 

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