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Where was An Officer and a Gentleman filmed?

1983 film, directed by Taylor Hackford.

  • Philippines

The story is set in Washington, about 8,691 miles (13,986 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Washington; Seattle
Filmed in
Philippines
Distance
About 8,691 miles (13,986 km) between Washington and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 6,701 miles (10,785 km) between Seattle and the nearest filming location.
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About An Officer and a Gentleman

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Released
1983
Director
Taylor Hackford
Cast
Richard GereDebra WingerLouis Gossett Jr.David KeithLisa BlountRobert LoggiaTony PlanaHarold SylvesterDavid CarusoGrace Zabriskie
Genre
RomanceDrama
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture; NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture and 2 more

After his mother committed suicide, adolescent Zachary "Zack" Mayo was sent to live with his father Byron, an alcoholic, womanizing US Navy petty officer stationed in the Philippines.

Foley tells recruits that only the most capable recruits will become Naval Aviators.

When Zack refuses to quit, Foley threatens to dismiss him.

Famous lines from An Officer and a Gentleman

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Can't do it.Mayo
  • Get on the bed.Mayo
  • I can't risk it.Mayo
  • I never had a girl.Mayo
  • Where's that coming from?Paula

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