Tom Cruise

Maverick

Kelly McGillis

Charlie

Val Kilmer

Ice

Anthony Edwards

Goose

Tom Skerritt

Viper

Michael Ironside

Jester

John Stockwell

Cougar

Barry Tubb

Wolfman

Rick Rossovich

Slider

Tim Robbins

Merlin

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Sundown

Whip Hubley

Hollywood

James Tolkan

Stinger

Meg Ryan

Carole

Adrian Pasdar

Chipper

Randall Brady

Lt. Davis

Duke Stroud

Air Boss Johnson

Brian Sheehan

Sprawl

Ron Clark

Inquiry Commander

Frank Pesce

Bartender

Pete Pettigrew

Perry Siedenthal

Troy Hunter

Radio Operator

Linda Rae Jurgens

Mrs. Metcalf

T.J. Cassidy

Admiral T.J. Cassidy