A Força do Destino
An Officer and a Gentleman · Taylor Hackford
A Força do Destino is a drama e romance movie released in 1982, directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger e Louis Gossett Jr.. It runs 2h 04min and is rated 16+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Official synopsis
A vida não deu nada a ele, exceto a coragem para vencer... e uma mulher para amar.
Jovem decide se tornar um Oficial da Marinha e ingressa na Escola de Aspirantes, comandada por um sargento rigoroso e exigente. Durante o curso preparatório, ele tenta burlar o sistema criando uma espécie de mercado negro, mas acaba sendo descoberto. Ele recebe mais uma chance para permanecer na escola e acaba aprendendo a importância da disciplina e encontrando o amor, ao se apaixonar por uma garota local.
Release in Brazil
- Theaters in Brazil 09/06/1982
Where to watch A Força do Destino
Availability in Brazil · updated 03/10/2026
Cast of A Força do Destino
30 actors
Richard Gere
as Zack Mayo
Debra Winger
as Paula Pokrifki
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Sergeant Emil Foley
David Keith
as Sid Worley
Robert Loggia
as Byron Mayo
Lisa Blount
as Lynette Pomeroy
Lisa Eilbacher
as Casey Seeger
Harold Sylvester
as Perryman
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David Caruso
as Topper Daniels
Grace Zabriskie
as Esther Pokrifiki
Tony Plana
as Emiliano Della Serra
Victor French
as Joe Pokrifki
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
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Cinematography
- Donald E. Thorin
- Editing
- Peter Zinner
- Music
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production
- Martin Elfand
- Screenplay
- Douglas Day Stewart
Where you've seen the cast of A Força do Destino
- Richard Gere as Zack Mayo is also in Uma Linda Mulher (1990), Sempre ao Seu Lado (2009) and As Duas Faces de um Crime (1996)
- Debra Winger as Paula Pokrifki is also in Meu Nome é Rádio (2003), O Casamento de Rachel (2008) and Terra das Sombras (1993)
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Sergeant Emil Foley is also in Amigos Imaginários (2024), Inimigo Meu (1985) and O Justiceiro (1989)
- David Keith as Sid Worley is also in Atrás das Linhas Inimigas (2001), U-571 - A Batalha do Atlântico (2000) and A Chave Mágica (1995)
Frequently asked questions about A Força do Destino
Where to watch A Força do Destino?
In Brazil, A Força do Destino is available on Apple TV Store e Amazon Video.
Is A Força do Destino on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 03/10/2026, A Força do Destino was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is A Força do Destino?
A Força do Destino runs 2h 04min (124 minutes).
What is the age rating of A Força do Destino?
In Brazil, it is rated 16+.
What year did A Força do Destino come out?
A Força do Destino came out in 1982. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 09/06/1982.
How much did A Força do Destino gross?
A Força do Destino grossed US$ 129.8 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 7.5 million.
A Força do Destino details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- An Officer and a Gentleman
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Estados Unidos
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Lorimar Motion Pictures
- Budget
- US$ 7.5 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 129.8 million
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