Radm. Chester 'Hammer' Cain — Top Gun: Maverick Character Profile

About Radm. Chester 'Hammer' Cain

Senior naval officer overseeing the training program and mission parameters.

Radm. Chester 'Hammer' Cain — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Strategic command, Military oversight, Political maneuvering, Risk assessment, Operational planning

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Ed Harris

Appears in

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Role

Minor

Relationships (1)

• Radm. Chester 'Hammer' Cain — Professional Superior — Capt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Tom Cruise)

  Maverick's commanding officer who threatens his career and forces a reassignment.

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