# Taps (1981)

> Young cadets transform a threatened military academy into an armed fortress, forcing youthful loyalty to confront the consequences of absolute obedience.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5695

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Harold Becker
- Cast: George C. Scott, Timothy Hutton, Ronny Cox, Sean Penn, Tom Cruise, John P. Navin Jr., Billy Van Zandt, Evan Handler
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083169/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, earnest, foreboding, classic drama night, military film marathon

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