An Officer and a Gentleman
Navy aspirant's intense journey and romantic endeavor
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About An Officer and a Gentleman
Released: 1982
Platform: Hulu
Rating: R
Run time: 2h 4m
Cast
Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr., David Keith, Robert Loggia
About An Officer and a Gentleman
Released in 1982, the romantic drama 'An Officer and a Gentleman' is directed by Taylor Hackford. The story revolves around Zack Mayo (Richard Gere), a young man who has signed for the Aviation Officer Candidate School. He clashes with the hard-nosed drill instructor Sergeant Foley (Louis Gossett Jr.), but he also begins a love affair with local girl Paula Pokrifki (Debra Winger).
Making / Production
The film was written by Douglas Day Stewart and produced by Martin Elfand. Shooting locations included Port Townsend, Washington. The film underwent a meticulous pre-production phase, with extensive training and rehearsals before shooting began.
Actors
- Richard Gere as Zack Mayo - Gere provided a nuanced performance as a young man trying to suppress his difficult past and aspire for a better future.
- Debra Winger as Paula Pokrifki - Winger’s portrayal of a small town girl in love with Zack was both relatable and moving.
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Sergeant Foley - Gossett’s tough-love approach towards Gere’s character earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film led to a fashion trend of wearing naval dress white uniforms in the 80s.
- Louis Gossett Jr. is the first African-American to win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this film.
Awards
Out of six nominations at the 55th Academy Awards, 'An Officer and a Gentleman' won two awards. Louis Gossett Jr. captured the award for Best Supporting Actor and the song 'Up Where We Belong' won Best Original Song.
Quotes
- "Way to go, Paula! Way to go!" - Zack Mayo
- "I got nowhere else to go!" - Zack Mayo
- "Don't you do it! Don't! You... I got nowhere else to go!" - Sergeant Foley
Music, Soundtrack
- 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes - An iconic duet that resonated with the film’s love story.
- 'Tunnel of Love' by Dire Straits - Used effectively in the movie to depict the characters' mindset.
- 'Hungry for Your Love' by Van Morrison - Adding depth and drive to the movie’s narrative.
About An Officer and a Gentleman
A hardened navy cadet finds love with a local factory worker while training under a harsh drill sergeant.
