An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Richard Gere: Zack Mayo
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Quotes
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Mayo : [while hoisting and securing the "morning colors," Zack glances up at the barracks' orderly-room. He notices a stone-faced Sid coming down the steps, in street clothes, escorted by Foley] ... You didn't kick him out, did you? Wait, sir! Didn't he tell you what he's been going through?
Foley : It doesn't matter what he's been going through; that's what bartenders are for. What DOES matter is that he freaked out for SOME reason at twenty-five thousand feet, and that can't happen. Period.
Mayo : There's this girl he's gotten pregnant, and she's putting him through hell, sir.
Worley : He's right, Zack. It doesn't matter.
Mayo : Just like that? It's all over? With less than two weeks to go, you're out?
Foley : It can still happen to you too, Mayonnaise.
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[Mayo presents a silver dollar to Foley. Foley accepts it, slips it into his right pocket, and salutes]
Foley : Congratulations, Ensign Mayo.
Mayo : [returns the salute] I won't ever forget you, sergeant.
Foley : I know.
Mayo : I wouldn't have made this if it weren't for you.
Foley : [visibly touched] Get the hell out of here.
Mayo : Thank you, sergeant.
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Lynette : [justifying why she dumped Sid] I don't want no Okie from Muskogee! I can get that right here, in Port Angeles; a dime a dozen, they are!
Mayo : You little bitch! Who the HELL do you think you are? Playing with people like that! He LOVES you! And you just *shit on him*!
[beat]
Mayo : You made this whole thing up, didn't you? There was never any baby, was there?
Lynette : Of course there was a baby! I would never lie about something like that! Would I, Paula?
[they look at Paula; Paula looks away]
Mayo : [stares at Lynette with disgust, then walks away] You selfish *tramp*!
Paula : [stares at Lynette with disgust, then walks away] God help you.
Lynette : [as Zack and Paula are leaving] You're no different than I am, Paula!
Paula : We both know that isn't true.
Lynette : [as the door closes behind them] Oh, yes it IS!
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[first lines]
Mayo : [whispered to sleeping father] Hey.
[flashback to Manila]
Byron : Hey, kid! Are you Zack?
Young Zack : Yes, sir.
Byron : I'm Byron; nice to meet you. Come on, let's get your bags, OK?
Young Zack : Yes, sir.
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Zack Mayo : [getting ready to eat in the mess hall] Sit. Adjust. Pray. Attack.