Tom Cruise's character flew as the pilot of an F-14 Tomcat, a very popular twin-jet fighter plane for the USA until its retirement.
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Top Gun.
LT Peter Mitchell, USN.
In the popular movie Top Gun, Tom Cruise's character was nicknamed "Maverick." The film was released in 1986 and also starred Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis.
Tom Cruise played Mabrick, the main character of the movie Top Gun.
In the movie Top Gun, Tom Cruise's character, Lt. Pete Mitchell, had the call sign Maverick.
Top Gun Lt. Pete Mitchell ( call sign "Maverick" )
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No, Tom Cruise starred in Top Gun.
No It was Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis