The film 'An Officer and a Gentleman' was filmed in Port Townsend, USA.

Filming Locations:

Water Street

In the Movie

Scene where Paula tells Zack that she has loved him since they met, but Zack doesn't need her love or sympathy.

In Reality

The scene was filmed The beach is located near the motel - Tides Inn & Suites, where Zack's friend Sid lived in the film. Much has changed since the film's release in 1982.

Point Wilson Lighthouse

In the Movie

Scene where Sergeant Foley puts Zack to the test.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Point Wilson Lighthouse is an active navigation aid located in Fort Worden State Park. The first lighthouse at Point Wilson was built in 1879. The new lighthouse was commissioned and completed in 1914. The reinforced concrete lighthouse with a 46-foot (14 m) octagonal tower was designed to withstand wind.

Battery Kinzie

In the Movie

Scene where Sergeant Foley wants Mayo to drop out of training and pushes him hard. But Mayo doesn't want to quit because "I got nowhere else to go!"

In Reality

The scene was filmed Fort Worden was a U.S. Army installation to protect Puget Sound. It was named after U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden, commander during the American Civil War. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission acquired most of Fort Worden on September 30, 1971. Battery Kinzie is one of many batteries that are part of Fort Worden.

Fort Worden Historical State Park - McCurdy Pavilion

In the Movie

Scene where Zack and Sergeant Foley have their fight.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Fort Worden was a U.S. Army coast artillery base built to protect Puget Sound from seaborne invasion. The original fort was built between 1898 and 1920. It was an active U.S. Army base from 1902 to 1953. In 1957, it was acquired by the State of Washington to house a juvenile detention facility. In 1971, use was transferred to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, and Fort Worden State Park opened in 1973. It was named after U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden, commander of the USS Monitor during the famous Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War.

Fort Worden Historical State Park

In the Movie

Scene where Zack gets angry and tells Sergeant Foley he wants to meet him alone. The situation escalates when Foley tells him he doesn't have time for him.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Fort Worden was a U.S. Army coast artillery base built to protect Puget Sound from seaborne invasion. The original fort was built between 1898 and 1920. It was an active U.S. Army base from 1902 to 1953. In 1957, it was acquired by the State of Washington to house a juvenile detention facility. In 1971, use was transferred to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, and Fort Worden State Park opened in 1973. It was named after U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden, commander of the USS Monitor during the famous Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War.

Fort Worden Historical State Park - Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum

In the Movie

Scene where The recruits have just arrived. Sergeant Foley is ready to receive them.

In Reality

The scene was filmed Fort Worden was a U.S. Army coast artillery base built to protect Puget Sound from seaborne invasion. The original fort was built between 1898 and 1920. It was an active U.S. Army base from 1902 to 1953. In 1957, it was acquired by the State of Washington to house a juvenile detention facility. In 1971, use was transferred to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, and Fort Worden State Park opened in 1973. It was named after U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden, commander of the USS Monitor during the famous Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War.