USA,
1982, 122 min
Directed by:
Taylor HackfordScreenplay:
Douglas Day StewartCinematography:
Donald E. ThorinComposer:
Jack NitzscheCast:
Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Robert Loggia, Lisa Blount, Lisa Eilbacher, Louis Gossett Jr., Tony Plana, David Caruso, Victor French (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
When US Navy recruit Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) begins the 13-week basic training course which will qualify him to attend flight school, he immediately comes into conflict with the tough, no-nonsense Sergeant Foley (Louis Gossett Jr.). Foley selects Mayo as the special recipient of his sadistic attentions, but the recruit refuses to be broken and meanwhile finds solace in his developing relationship with local factory girl Paula Pokrifki (Debra Winger). (Paramount Pictures AU)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1983 - Louis Gossett Jr. (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1983 - Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jack Nitzsche (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1983 - Debra Winger (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1983 - Douglas Day Stewart (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1983 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1983 - Jack Nitzsche (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1984 - Best Original Song Written for a Film
- 1984 - Jack Nitzsche (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 1983 - Louis Gossett Jr. (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1983 - Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jack Nitzsche (Best Original Song)
- 1983 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1983 - Richard Gere (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1983 - Debra Winger (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1983 - David Keith (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1982 - Taylor Hackford (Official Selection)