Richard Gere admitted that he really had no interest in doing An Officer and a Gentleman. He only did it because he needed money at the time.
Great sites
Mistakes
Right before Zach is caught by Sid paying for the buckles and shoes, he is seen reaching into his jacket pocket to pay for them. The camera angle changes and he now has money in his hand. See more...
Richard Gere admitted that he really had no interest in doing An Officer and a Gentleman. He only did it because he needed money at the time.
John Travolta was offered the part of Mayo first but turned it down to get his pilot's license. This is not the first part Travolta gave up and Richard Gere later got: he also gave up the lead in "American Gigolo" (1974). Also, Gere was originally supposed to play Danny in "Grease" (1978).
Even though the film shows a different man behind the glass, the PA Voice in the pressure chamber is that of Ed Begley Jr.
You may also like: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | The Queen | Towering Inferno | Titanic | Eastenders
reddit
Facebook