Charlie Sheen plays Topper Harley, Cary Elwes plays Kent Gregory, and Valeria Golino plays Ramada Thompson in the 1991 comedy film Hot Shots!.
Main cast
- Topper HarleyCharlie SheenMain
- Kent GregoryCary ElwesMain
- Ramada ThompsonValeria GolinoMain
Supporting cast
- Admiral BensonLloyd BridgesSupp
- Jim ‘Wash Out’ PfaffenbachJon CryerSupp
- BlockKevin DunnSupp
- Pete ‘Dead Meat’ ThompsonWilliam O’LearySupp
- Lt. Cmdr. James BlockKevin DunnSupp
- Lt. Cmdr. ‘Buzz’ HarleyCharles BarkleySupp
Guest & voice
- Dr. IrvingJerry HalevaGuest
- SailorRyan StilesGuest
- DaughterKristy SwansonGuest
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About this cast
Hot Shots! is a 1991 parody film directed by Jim Abrahams, spoofing Top Gun and other aviation dramas. The lead cast includes Charlie Sheen as Topper Harley, Cary Elwes as Kent Gregory, and Valeria Golino as Ramada Thompson, with supporting roles from Lloyd Bridges and Jon Cryer.
FAQs
Who plays Topper Harley in Hot Shots!?
Charlie Sheen plays Topper Harley in Hot Shots!.
Who plays Kent Gregory in Hot Shots!?
Cary Elwes plays Kent Gregory in Hot Shots!.
Who plays Ramada Thompson in Hot Shots!?
Valeria Golino plays Ramada Thompson in Hot Shots!.
Is Hot Shots! a TV series or a film?
Hot Shots! is a 1991 film, not a TV series.
What is Hot Shots! about?
Hot Shots! is a parody film that spoofs Top Gun and other action movies, following naval aviator Topper Harley as he deals with personal trauma and rivalry.
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