Top Gun turns 30: Famous phrases, faces and talk of a sequel

The all-star castlooked a lot younger back then, but 30 years later,Top Gun as a film, soundtrack and even a fashion influenceis still a classic.

The blockbuster starring Tom Cruisewas officially released May 16, 1986 and becamethe top grossing film of that year, making more than $350million USworldwide.

Not only did it spawn the acting careers of several stars, it also madefamous some lines you might still be using.

'Need for speed'

You can't mentionTop Gunwithout thosefamous words shared between cocky navypilot Maverick, played by Cruise, and his ill-fatedwingmanGooseas they're walking on the tarmac beforeflight.

"I feel the need..." Maverick says, waiting for Goose to chime in.

"The need for speed!" Goose responds, followed by the classic high five.

Speaking of which,those up-high-down-low highfives thateveryone tried with their buddies afterwards became an epic bromance symbolinthe infamous volleyball scene set to the tune of KennyLoggins'Playing with the Boys.

Maverick's nemesis was Iceman, played by Val Kilmer.But Kilmerturned that labelaround nearthe end of the film with a few words that had friends repeating them to each other for years: "You can be my wingman any time."

Thetermnow convenientlydoubles as the palyou takewhen trying to approach someone at a bar.

And the next time you need to bring someone down a peg, try the lineMaverick's instructor used on him:"Son, your ego is writing chequesyour body can't cash."

Where are they now?

We know where Cruise is,and the talentedKilmerwent on to starinBatman Forever,The DoorsandHeat before sadly disappearinginto virtual obscurity, but what about the others?

Kelly McGillis, who played flight school instructor Charlie and the woman Maverick was chasing,followed up with a role as Jodie Foster's lawyer in the critically-acclaimed 1988 filmThe Accused. She seemed tohit the peak of stardom in the '80s, but did some stage and television work later in her career.

Anthony Edwards, who played Goose, became ER's Dr. Mark Greene for eight seasons.

Tom Skerritt, the commander who was constantly trying to keep Maverick's ego in check, has worked steadily since andis well known for his role on the TV seriesPicket Fences.

You might have forgotten that Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins and Canadian Michael Ironside rounded out the cast.

Ryan, who played Goose's free-spirited wife Carole,became the queen of romantic comedies in the 1990s, starring in hits likeWhen Harry Met Sally...,Sleepless in SeattleandYou've Got Mail.

Robbins not only took on roles in critically-acclaimed filmsBull Durham, TheShawshankRedemption,and The Player,but also has successfully directed in film and TV. He won an Oscar for his supporting role inMystic Riverand got a directingnomination forDead Man Walking.

Toronto-bornIronside, known for his method acting and playingtough guy Hollywoodvillains, appeared inThe Perfect StormandThe Machinistwith Christian Bale.He's alsodone voice work onboth sides of the border, including inthe DC Comics universe and invideo games.

Top Gun 2

There has been talk of aTop Gunsequel for years. Even after director Tony Scott committed suicide in 2012, there were efforts to keep the idea going.

It's registered on the online film database IMDBbut the explanation on the page pretty much sums up the entire project so far: "The plot is unknown at this time."

• Tom Cruise in talks for Top Gun 2

Last we heard, producer Jerry Bruckheimer was chatting with Cruise about it in January. Both seem keen to reprise the story.

AndKilmer was so excited to get involved, thathe posted a message on his Facebook page last yearimplying the projectwas ready to go. He later edited the post,saying he "jumped the gun."