Taps 1981
““This school is our home, we think it's worth defending.””
What is Taps?
Taps is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 20, 1981
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Taps is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Military cadets take extreme measures when condo developers threaten their academy's future.”
- features a tense conflict over a threatened military academy
- directed by Harold Becker and based on a novel by Devery Freeman
- the plot involves extreme measures taken by teenage characters
- the runtime is two hours and six minutes
Watch it if you want to see a drama about military school cadets defending their home.
The film deals with dramatic and tense themes suitable for its PG rating.
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When was Taps released?
Taps was released in December 1981.
What is the genre of Taps?
Taps is a thriller drama film.
Who directed Taps?
Taps was directed by Harold Becker.
What is the premise of the film?
Military cadets take extreme measures to ensure the future of their academy when local condo developers threaten its existence.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on Devery Freeman's 1979 novel Father Sky.
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