The difference between Lee Emory's opening scene in "Full Metal Jacket" and Louis Gossett's in this one is that Emory, being a retired Marine Drill Sergeant, wasn't acting- he was just being himself. Louis Gossett was so awesome in this opening, you'd think HE was a retired Marine Drill Sergeant, too. Hands down, this was Louis's best role EVER.
I didn't buy this guy's performance at all, the whole scene was horseshit, from a chalk line on a grass field to the low energy of the DI. I'd have to be born under a rock to think this is representive of the real deal.
On the actual set, Louis Gossett Jr ignored his co actors throughout the entire filming so that he could come in character as a DI and not socialize or warm up to them. He would actually sit far from them and not interact with them at all. His fellow actors thought of him the worst until filming was completed and he was able to come out of character. He was then described as the most humble man they've ever met while in Hollywood. True story.
The movie had a bit of everything: Good actors/acting, a good script, a fight scene, drama, a little comedy, a little romance, very popular theme song.
@@kotk05 IDK what it was - like it burned too bright, or something - but it definitely hasn't had the staying power to become a classic, even though it was hugely popular at the time. I remember even Jim and Tammy licensed it so they could sing a version for their show, "LORD lift us up where we belong... "
An E9 is a special person. The cream of the crop of the enlisted corps. The top. Despite their status, their paychecks are only about the same as an 03 fixing to make 04 or an early 04 with 10 years in.
Louis Gossett, Jr. was the only choice in 1982 for Best Supporting Actor. Well-deserved Oscar for a tremendous actor. He carried so many scenes in this movie.
a totally classic scene. nobody could have played set, foley the way louis gossett junior did. it was one of the finest performances i have ever seen in a movie.
I used to work with a guy and frequently when I returned from a break he'd say, "Where your been? Listening to Mick Jagger music and bad mouthing your country, I'll bet!"
I was a DI at the academy in 2013 and it’s still like this!!! I’m so proud to have taught some of the brightest and talented youth in our nation!!! Getting into the academy is harder than getting into Harvard!!
Actually, my Chief Drill Instructor GySGT Buck Welcher, USMC, was one of the military advisors in this film. R. Lee Ermey was initially an advisor to Stanley Kubrick in "Full Metal Jacket". When none of the actors auditioning for the GySGT Hartman part impressed Kubrick enough, he had Ermey read some lines. In one of the few times Kubrick took the advise of an actor, he allowed Ermey to improvise much of Hartman's lines in the movie. Ermey commented that none of what the screenwriters wrote for the Hartman character USMC Drill Instructors would say to recruits. I had flashbacks during the first half of "Full Metal Jacket" as well as "An Officer and a Gentleman". 'Semper Fi', carry on..
The story itself is what intrigued me more than the special effects. Hence the "enlightened" requirement. If I had to compare it to something today, the closest would be "The Last Samurai"...also for enlightened people. Sadly...you won't understand any of it. :)
One of the best movie scenes ever. I loved this movie. Great chemistry between Lou Gossett Jr. and Richard Gere. Fight scene in the hanger between Gere and Gossett was a classic. Loved this movie.
This movie is great on so many levels. All the acting was tremendous, the script was believable, the characters were well developed and it had a happy ending. Movies like this dont come around very often.
Archangel the Stylish ouch, don't ever call a Marine adrill Instructor that or he'll have your ass. Calling them anything other than drill instructor or Marine once out is an insult
i just found out this week about the R word, by a kid girl nascar driver how ridiculous has gotten, call me fat old i might get offended if you dont call me wet back or beaner,
I'm so happy he'll always be remembered as an Oscar winner for his mesmorizing performance in this movie. Very richly deserved! Rest in peace Mr. Gossett Jr 🕊️❤️
@@22espec I will pray for you as well as him. With our prayers our grandson became squad leader and within his first year achieved Lance Corporal. A year later he is now a full Corporal with blood stripe.
R Lee Ermy was the advisor for this movie. He started as an advisor for full metal jacket but the director fired the original D.I. and moved Ermey up. Most of his lines are add libed and go much better being as he was an actual D.I.
R Lee Ermy stood at attention and gave his spiel while they threw tennis balls at him. He just went on without flinching or repeating himself. It impressed Kubrick who had to ask him was was a reach around
I was an extra in Mayo’s platoon. Still can’t believe I wasn’t give an Oscar for my outstanding performance as background noise. Damnnnnnn youuuuuu Lou Gossett.
I was an extra and can’t believe this would upset anyone. But I guess it does. Sorry to all who were offended by this post of my great adventure into Hollywood.
My father is retired CPO USN. I was 3yo and I had just arrived to the US with my mom when this movie came out. One of my 1st movies I watched with my parents at the $1 matinee theater. Ah the good old days...
I would be scared to death if I were any of them toeing that line. The Drill Sergeant sounds like he means business. Louis Gossett Jr. brought this to life and I loved the performances of Gere and Keith.
figures. how about the asswipe that said this is the Army instead of the Navy? Regardless, both gave that shitbag the right to make an ass out of himself on RU-vid. Sweet Pea!
Not seen in 40+ years, this is far more of a psychologically brutal army drill sergeant performance than Lee Ermey gave in Full Metal Jacket. Maybe because there’s no dramatic effects or music, and that omission seems to somehow enhance the new recruits paranoia and fear of being humiliated. This is probably Lou Gosset jnrs greatest ever performance, Oscar winning from start to finish, wow!
@@TheGoober2100 You’re right, they’re not army, my bad. They portrayed Gunnery Sergeant drill instructors. Interestingly Lee Ermey was actually promoted to Ginnery Sergeant 30 years after retiring. He retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1972.
Seen this scene dozens of times and it never gets old. LMAO when he pushes his brim into Mayo's head. Don't know how they did the scene without laughing.
One thing I respect about the military is the ability to instill discipline and honor into members. Although some sensitive people would think this movie is extreme, however, they miss point. Transforming men and women into defenders of freedom, people who are willing to give their lives for you and I. Much respect to ALL of them, past and present.
TheNw1218 marine OCS is arguably easier then Navy because it's only 6 weeks. You have to be in ROTC, Naval Academy, or currently enlisted to apply. Can't be a straight up college grad
Adrianna De Vega i was stationed in Pensacola FL where OCS school is and those kats were treated much better than in this clip and from my exp in boot camp. Im sure its way more relaxed since that POS Obama fucked our military. Met a marine who was honorably discharged not long ago telling me how much the rules of engagement had changed from Bush to Obama. Told me when Obama was in office you had to go through so much red tape to engage the enemy(Afghanistan) as opposed to when Bush was the president. That POS Obama was a disgrace to our military.
I think this is more specialized than just a Navy OCS. This is a tech school for Naval Aviotors MOS. It is not unusual to have a variety of services involved in the tech schools. As an Air Force Weather apprentice I was trained by Navy,Marines,Air Force NCOs in the same school.Then I was assigned to ARMY bases frequently and even had civilian weather personnel supervising me.
I was stationed at Ft Bragg NC, 5th MASH when I saw this movie back in 1982...It's amazing and kind-of odd that I vividly remember going to the base theater to see this...It's an amazing movie and an even more awesome memory!
@aattitude That is assuming they do keep it to themselves and not push their lifestyle on someone else. Onboard a ship there is essentially zero privacy, and one has to feel comfortable in intimate quarters.
Interesting fact. after Mayo and the class graduate, its a Navy tradition to get their 1st salute from their Drill Instructor, in this case, Foley. The tradition is to give a silver follar coin and Foley salutes the officer. Tradition has it that the drill instructor put the silver coin in his left pocket, but with Mayo, because he was special candidate, Foley puts it in his right pocket. Just wanna give a little better insight into that scene. Also, when Paula has Zach over for dinner with her family, the miserable stepfather was Victor French. When Zach and Paula go outside to talk, Paula refers to her mom being 39, and that 22 years prior her mother met her father who was an Officer Candidate like Zach. Do the math. Mom is 39, Paula is 22. That means her mom was 17 when she met her dad. Just giving yiu all netter insight into this phenomenal movie.
In the MAD magazine parody, during the graduation scene, one officer says, "Throwing your hats in the air at graduation is the oldest Navy tradition!" Another says, "The second oldest is finding them afterwards!"
"Be proud of them wings, they're the only ones you'll leave here wit, Mayo... naise!" ha ha, just great! This scene, the scene from Scent Of A Woman, and the you can't handle the truth scene from A Few Good Men and the give up the guns scene from The American President are my favourites.
It may have been a Richard Gere lead role, but Louis Gossett took the film to new level. How many 1990 flight cadets joined the Naval Academy because of this film?
Also saw this movie in 82.. with my fiance ... her brother had just left for Marine basic training. Remember she leaned over and asked me if her brother was going to go thru basic training like this movie... i told her no .. these are actors .... his would be worse ... Marine basic. I told her he would be ok. Saw him after basic. Walking tall and proud.
The fact that Louis Gossett was using some of the same lines as used in Full Metal Jacket was that Lee Ermey was the advisor for the Drill Instructors role as he was in real life a D.I. himself. Mr Gossett was very convincing in his portrayal.
Mayo, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. "Who's gonna do it ? You Mayo"...Yes Sir You want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. "You Mayo".. Yes Sir We use words like honor, code, loyalty. "You Mayo".. Yes Sir I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to Mayo.. Yes Sir We follow orders, son. We follow orders or people die. It's that simple. "Are we clear Mayo..Yes Sir" "Mayo, Did you order the Code Red" "I did my job Sir" "Did you order the Code Red Mayo" ? "You're Goddamn right I did" "Then you Mayo must be an Officer and a Gentleman" "Are we clear" "Yes Sir" "Are we clear Mayo" "Crystal"
Ok I looked it up, "Steers and Queers" was used in Officer and a Gentleman (1982) before Full Metal Jacket (1987). But I think it sounds better from Gunnery Sergeant Hartman.
I was in Army basic training about six weeks in. I got elected to drive a truck sometimes on training exercises. At one point a drill sergeant got in the passenger seat. I said something innocent to him but he told me in a very serious and stern voice that he did not want to hear any of my shit. He reminds me of Louis Gossett Jr. I shut up and drove.
In boot camp I heard the company commander tell another recruit something similar about ripping his eyeball out and skull fornicating him. That was 1973 though. Nothing like that happens today.
These guys had it easy... Enlisted USMC boot camp was ruthless back in those days.. Drill instructors still carried what you call swagger sticks AKA recruit beating sticks.. Those damn things hurt even when wacked wearing a kevlar helmet. I remember when I and a squad of recruits got caught disobeying direct orders. We were told we could be formally charged for such things but instead we were getting a "complimentary" beat down. It was still the "old Corps" days when anything goes.
