Actress Debra Winger (1955)

Terms of Endearment (1983) is a family tragicomedy film directed, written, and produced by James L. Brooks. It is based on Larry McMurtry’s 1975 novel of the same name. The story revolves around Aurora Greenway, a widow who lives in River Oaks, Houston. Despite having several suitors, she chooses to focus on her close relationship with her daughter Emma. Emma, who is eager to break free from her mother’s controlling nature, defies her objections and marries Flap Horton – a young college professor. However, their constant arguments and conflicting ...

Directed by Taylor Hackford, An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) is a romantic drama film with a screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart. After graduating college, Zachary ‘Zack’ Mayo surprises his father, a U.S. Navy Boatswain’s mate, by enrolling in Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) near Port Townsend, Washington to pursue his dream of becoming a Navy jet pilot. At AOCS, Zack meets fellow recruits and their intimidating drill instructor, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley. Foley stresses that the school only accepts the most capable officer-candidates ...