Val Kilmer

Ice

James Tolkan

Stinger

Meg Ryan

Carole

Michael Ironside

Jester

Anthony Edwards

Goose

Tom Cruise

Maverick

Tom Skerritt

Viper

Adrian Pasdar

Chipper

Frank Pesce

Bartender

Tim Robbins

Merlin

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Sundown

Rick Rossovich

Slider

Randall Brady

Lt. Davis

Kelly McGillis

Charlie

John Stockwell

Cougar

Barry Tubb

Wolfman

Whip Hubley

Hollywood

Duke Stroud

Air Boss Johnson

Brian Sheehan

Sprawl

Ron Clark

Inquiry Commander

Pete Pettigrew

Perry Siedenthal

Troy Hunter

Radio Operator

Linda Rae Jurgens

Mrs. Metcalf

T.J. Cassidy

Admiral T.J. Cassidy

Tony Scott

Director

Jim Cash

Writer

Jack Epps Jr.

Writer

Bill Badalato

Executive Producer