Adm. Bien’s influence on the movie Top Gun

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

The movie Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise, was released in May, 1986, and earned $356 million at the box office. It was re-released on May 13 this year for its 35th anniversary, which will give its box office receipts quite the boost. It arrives just in time to whet appetites for the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, which will hit theaters in the fall.

Like everything else in the world, the sequel release date was affected by the corona virus pandemic. It was originally scheduled for release on June 26, 2020, was postponed until Dec. 23, 2020, and again until Nov. 19, 2021. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website..