Top Gun (1986) and free popcorn at the Strand March 8

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Strand Theatre will host a viewing of the original 1986 Top Gun starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Kelly McGillis, Saturday, March 8, at 7 p.m., sponsored by Paul Salgado.

The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn’t only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he’s also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight instructor, Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis).

In 2015, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.

“It’s a new 4K restoration and it should sound pretty good,” said the Strand.

Tickets are $10 at the door and $9 in advance at Highway 61 Coffeehouse. As always, popcorn is free.