An Officer and a Gentleman Cast
The cast of An Officer and a Gentleman.
Richard Gere
as Zack Mayo

Richard Gere plays Zack Mayo, a troubled young man aspiring to become a Navy pilot and prove himself.

Debra Winger
as Paula Pokrifki

Debra Winger portrays Paula Pokrifki, a factory worker who gets romantically involved with Zack Mayo.

Louis Gossett Jr.
as Sergeant Emil Foley

Louis Gossett Jr. takes on the role of Sergeant Emil Foley, Zack Mayo's tough and no-nonsense drill instructor.

David Keith
as Sid Worley

David Keith plays Sid Worley, Mayo's friend and fellow candidate in training to become a Navy pilot.

Robert Loggia
as Byron Mayo

Robert Loggia portrays Byron Mayo, Zack's father who has his own expectations for his son.

Lisa Blount
as Lynette Pomeroy

Lisa Blount plays Lynette Pomeroy, a town girl who becomes romantically involved with one of the Navy candidates.

Lisa Eilbacher
as Casey Seeger

Lisa Eilbacher portrays Casey Seeger, a young woman who is romantically involved with one of the Navy candidates.

Harold Sylvester
as Perryman

Harold Sylvester plays Perryman, another candidate in training alongside Zack Mayo.

David Caruso
as Topper Daniels

David Caruso portrays Topper Daniels, a confident and cocky fellow candidate training to become a Navy pilot.

Grace Zabriskie
as Esther Pokrifiki

Grace Zabriskie plays Esther Pokrifiki, Paula's mother who has concerns about her daughter's romantic relationship.

Tony Plana
as Emiliano Della Serra

Tony Plana portrays Emiliano Della Serra, a fellow Navy officer who interacts with the main characters.

Victor French
as Joe Pokrifki

Victor French plays Joe Pokrifki, Paula's father who also has reservations about her relationship with Zack Mayo.

Tommy Petersen
as Young Zack
Mara Scott-Wood
as Bunny
David Greenfield
as Schneider
Dennis Rucker
as Donny
Jane Wilbur
as Nellie Rufferwell
Buck Welcher
as Thraxton
Vern Taylor
as Tom Worley
Elizabeth Rogers
as Betty Worley
David R. Marshall
as Drill Instructor #1
Gary C. Stillwell
as Drill Instructor #2
John Laughlin
as Troy
Tee Dennard
as Dilbert Dunker Instructor
Norbert M. Murray
as Altitude Chamber Instructor
Daniel Tyler
as New Recruit
William S. Graves
as Captain Graves
Pia Boyer
as Paula's Sister
Danna Kiesel
as Paula's Sister
Meleesa Wyatt
as Prostitute #1
Jo Anna Keane
as Prostitute #2
Bernard Madrid
as Platoon Member (uncredited)
Randy Tat
as New Recruit (uncredited)
Ed Begley Jr.
as Altitude Chamber Instructor
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