Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman — Hot Shots! Character Profile

About Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman

Talented but reckless naval aviator prone to comedic mishaps and pop-culture parodies.

Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Expert pilot, Improvisation, Leadership, Hand-to-hand combat

• Strength: 7.5/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman

Occupation

aircraft pilot

Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman appears in 2 titles

• Hot Shots! (1991)
• Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Charlie Sheen

Appears in

Hot Shots! (1991)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman — Power Commander — Admiral Benson (Lloyd Bridges)

  Admiral Benson holds the highest rank and officially authorizes the combat mission.

• Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman — Professional Instructor — Lt. Commander Block (Kevin Dunn)

  Block serves as the commanding officer who recruits and trains Topper for Operation Sleepy Weasel.

• Topper Harley / Rhett Butler / Superman — Conflict Rival — Kent Gregory (Cary Elwes)

  Competitive naval aviators with a deep personal and professional feud stemming from past tragedies.

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