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598. Directorpiece Theatre: Constructing the Military Fantasy (Top Gun)

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The Importance of Humanity in Conflict

Top Gun is about a group of U.S. Air Force pilots who fight in World War 3-style battle against the Russian military. Director John Carpenter refused to work on the film because he said it would be "politically irresponsible" Top Gun was directed by Tony Scott and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Steve Simpson. The movie stars Robert Redford, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams.

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