An Officer and a Gentleman Movie Review 1982

Young drifter Gere, who enters Navy Officer Candidate School because he doesn't know what else to do with his life, becomes a better person almost despite himself. Winger is the love interest who sets her sights on marrying Gere, and Gossett is the sergeant who whips him into shape. Strong performances by the whole cast made this a must-see in 1982 that is still appealing, despite the standard Hollywood premise.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 126 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Military: Navy, Torrid Love Scenes, Top Grossing Films of 1982

Screenplay

Douglas Day Stewart

Cast

Richard Gere, Louis Gossett, David Keith, Lisa Eilbacher, Debra Winger, David Caruso, Robert Loggia, Lisa Blount

Cinematography

Donald E. Thorin

Director

Taylor Hackford

Music

Jack Nitzsche

Producer

Paramount Pictures, Lorimar

Awards

Oscars 1982: Song ("Up Where We Belong"), Support. Actor (Gossett); Golden Globes 1983: Song ("Up Where We Belong"), Support. Actor (Gossett).