On screen
Cast
24 credited performers
Tom Cruise
Maverick
Kelly McGillis
Charlie
Val Kilmer
Ice
Anthony Edwards
Goose
Tom Skerritt
Viper
Michael Ironside
Jester
John Stockwell
Cougar
Barry Tubb
Wolfman
Rick Rossovich
Slider
Tim Robbins
Merlin
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Sundown
Whip Hubley
Hollywood
James Tolkan
Stinger
Meg Ryan
Carole
Adrian Pasdar
Chipper
Artwork unavailable
Randall Brady
Lt. Davis
Artwork unavailable
Duke Stroud
Air Boss Johnson
Artwork unavailable
Brian Sheehan
Sprawl
Artwork unavailable
Ron Clark
Inquiry Commander
Frank Pesce
Bartender
Artwork unavailable
Pete Pettigrew
Perry Siedenthal
Artwork unavailable
Troy Hunter
Radio Operator
Artwork unavailable
Linda Rae Jurgens
Mrs. Metcalf
Artwork unavailable
T.J. Cassidy
Admiral T.J. Cassidy