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An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

"Life gave him nothing, except the courage to win...and a woman to love."

7.019822h 4mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Taylor Hackford

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

2h 4m

Language

EN

Release

July 28, 1982

Director

Taylor Hackford

Official Trailer

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Overview

Zack Mayo is an aloof, taciturn man who aspires to be a navy pilot. Once he arrives at training camp for his 13-week officer's course, Mayo runs afoul of abrasive, no-nonsense drill Sergeant Emil Foley. Mayo is an excellent cadet, but a little cold around the heart, so Foley rides him mercilessly, s...

Cast

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Zack Mayo

Debra Winger

Debra Winger

Paula Pokrifki

Louis Gossett Jr.

Louis Gossett Jr.

Sergeant Emil Foley

David Keith

David Keith

Sid Worley

Robert Loggia

Robert Loggia

Byron Mayo

Lisa Blount

Lisa Blount

Lynette Pomeroy

Lisa Eilbacher

Lisa Eilbacher

Casey Seeger

Harold Sylvester

Harold Sylvester

Perryman

David Caruso

David Caruso

Topper Daniels

Grace Zabriskie

Grace Zabriskie

Esther Pokrifiki

Tony Plana

Tony Plana

Emiliano Della Serra

Victor French

Victor French

Joe Pokrifki

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Zack Mayo is an aloof, taciturn man who aspires to be a navy pilot. Once he arrives at training camp for his 13-week officer's course, Mayo runs afoul of abrasive, no-nonsense drill Sergeant Emil Foley. Mayo is an excellent cadet, but a little cold around the heart, so Foley rides him mercilessly, sensing that the young man would be prime officer material if he weren't so self-involved. Zack's affair with a working girl is likewise compromised by his unwillingness to give of himself.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of An Officer and a Gentleman. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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