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
R
Randall Brady
Lt. Davis
D
Duke Stroud
Air Boss Johnson
B
Brian Sheehan
Sprawl
R
Ron Clark
Inquiry Commander
Frank Pesce
Bartender
P
Pete Pettigrew
Perry Siedenthal
T
Troy Hunter
Radio Operator
L
Linda Rae Jurgens
Mrs. Metcalf
T
T.J. Cassidy
Admiral T.J. Cassidy