An Officer and a Gentleman
1982, English. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
Life gave him nothing, except the courage to win...and a woman to love.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Taylor HackfordDirector
- Richard GereZack Mayo
- Debra WingerPaula Pokrifki
- Louis Gossett Jr.Sergeant Emil Foley
- David KeithSid Worley
- Robert LoggiaByron Mayo
- Lisa BlountLynette Pomeroy
- Lisa EilbacherCasey Seeger
- Harold SylvesterPerryman
- David CarusoTopper Daniels
- Grace ZabriskieEsther Pokrifiki
- Tony PlanaEmiliano Della Serra
- Victor FrenchJoe Pokrifki
Details
- Released
- 28 July 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Budget
- $7.5M
- Box office
- $130M
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An Officer and a Gentleman: quick answers
Is An Officer and a Gentleman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,248 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An Officer and a Gentleman?
An Officer and a Gentleman runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does An Officer and a Gentleman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Officer and a Gentleman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Officer and a Gentleman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Officer and a Gentleman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An Officer and a Gentleman on?
An Officer and a Gentleman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Officer and a Gentleman?
If you liked An Officer and a Gentleman, try Burning Blue, The Fugitive Kind, Dogfight.
Who directed An Officer and a Gentleman?
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) was directed by Taylor Hackford and stars Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr..