Officer And A Gentleman, An

Richard Gere
Debra Winger
David Keith
Louis Gossett Jr.
Robert Loggia
Lisa Blount
Lisa Eilbacher

Director

Taylor Hackford

Once in a while a film comes along that truly grips and uplifts its audience. Such a movie was An Officer And A Gentleman , a timeless tale of romance, friendship and growth. Loner Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in 13 torturous weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship. Louis Gossett, Jr. won an Oscar for his brilliant portrayal of the tough drill instructor who teaches Zack that no man can make it alone. And while Gossett tries to warn the young officer about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves a pilot husband, Zack eventually learns to love one (Debra Winger) while his fellow candidate, a memorable character portrayed by David Keith, struggles with a very different fate. An Officer And A Gentleman is a rich and satisfying story with moving performances that will stay with you long after the film has ended.