On This Day: July 28, 1982 - “An Officer and a Gentleman” Premiered in Theaters

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On July 28, 1982, the film “An Officer and a Gentleman” premiered in theaters. The movie starred Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett Jr. In this iconic film, Louis Gossett Jr. won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Fun Fact!
The theme song from “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Up Where We Belong,” won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. This memorable track added to the film’s emotional impact and remains a beloved piece of cinema history.
 
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