Taps(1981)
“This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.”
Taps Synopsis
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when its existence is threatened by local condo developers.
Taps (1981) is a drama film directed by Harold Becker, released on December 20, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox and Sean Penn. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 308 ratings.
- Director:
- Harold Becker
- Writers:
- James Lineberger, Darryl Ponicsan, Devery Freeman
- Producers:
- Stanley R. Jaffe, Howard B. Jaffe
- Cinematographer:
- Owen Roizman
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $35,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Taps (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Taps before you stream it.
Taps Cast & Crew
Main 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
Brendan Ward
as Charlie Auden
- Donald Kimmel
Donald Kimmel
as Billy Harris
- Timothy Wahrer
Timothy Wahrer
as Cadet Major John Cooper
Key crew
Directed by Harold Becker, written by James Lineberger, Darryl Ponicsan and Devery Freeman, produced by Stanley R. Jaffe and Howard B. Jaffe.
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Taps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 308 ratings.
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Taps – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taps online?
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Taps (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Taps?
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The main cast of Taps (1981) includes George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox, Sean Penn and Tom Cruise. The film was directed by Harold Becker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taps released?
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Taps was released on December 20, 1981 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Taps worth watching?
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Taps (1981) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 308 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Taps?
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Yes. The official Taps trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.