[Epoch Times, May 25, 2022](Epoch Times reporter Tong Yijia comprehensive report) Hollywood actor Tom Cruise (Tom Cruise) starred in the 1986 movie “Top Gun” Taiwan translation: Defender Warrior), finally launched the sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” (Top Gun: Maverick, Taiwan translation: Defender Warrior: Lone Ranger) after 36 years. Interestingly, the flag of the Republic of China that had “disappeared” on the flight jacket worn by Tom Cruise “returned”.
“Top Gun 2: The Lone Ranger” will be released in Taiwan on the 25th. Some viewers found at the test film held on the 24th that the “National Flag of the Republic of China” with a red sky and a red sky appeared on the bomber jacket worn by Tom Cruise, which attracted full applause.
After the preview, Taiwanese film critic “Half Bottle of Vinegar” posted on Facebook: “The flag of the Republic of China is back! Tom Cruise is wearing a classic jacket again!” Many fans asked and confirmed that the news was true, and they happily expressed their certainty. To go to the theater to support.
In fact, the classic coat that Tom Cruise wore was featured in the first episode of Top Gun in 1986. This time, the back of Tom Cruise’s leather jacket still retains the flag of the Republic of China on the commemorative embroidered badge of the “Far East Cruise 63-4 Galveston” (USS Galveston).
However, “Top Gun 2: The Lone Ranger”, which also participated in the premiere of the 75th Cannes Film Festival, was released three years ago. The pattern of the national flag and the United Nations flag has aroused public criticism. Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Hollywood to stand up and not succumb to CCP censorship for the sake of box office.
Responsible editor: Yang Ming