An Officer And A Gentleman

Label: Island Masters
Release Year: 1982
Barcode: 5014474007729
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Score

An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) is a romantic drama directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett Jr. The film follows Zack Mayo, a troubled young man who enters the U.S. Navy's Aviation Officer Candidate School to become a pilot. Along the way, he faces the relentless training of drill instructor Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley and falls for local factory worker Paula. The movie explores themes of perseverance, personal growth, and the search for love and belonging. It became a critical and commercial success, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and a win for Louis Gossett Jr.’s performance.

The soundtrack of An Officer and a Gentleman is equally iconic, featuring the hit song "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes. The track became a defining part of the film's emotional climax and went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The blend of romantic ballads and classic 80s pop enhances the film’s atmosphere, perfectly complementing its narrative of love and triumph over adversity. The soundtrack's success helped cement the film's place in cinematic history, with "Up Where We Belong" remaining a timeless anthem of romance and perseverance.

Track Listing

Main Theme From "An Officer And A Gentleman"
J. Nitzsche

Up Where We Belong
Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnes

Hungry For Your Love
Van Morrison

Tush
ZZ Top

Treat Me Right
Pat Benatar

Be Real
The Sir Douglas Quintet

Up Where We Belong
Joe Cocker And Jennifer Warnes

Love Theme From "An Officer And A Gentleman"
Lee Ritenour

Tunnel Of Love
Dire Straits

The Morning After Theme
J. Nitzsche / Buffy Sainte-Marie

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