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- An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance
- Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character
- A great and honest movie
- Romantic.
- Girl Gets What Girl Wants
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An Officer and a Gentleman (Special Collector's Edition)
Starring:
Richard Gere ,
Debra Winger ,
David Keith ,
Robert Loggia , and
Lisa Blount
Director:
Taylor Hackford
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ASIN: B000MGBSGC
Release Date: 2007-05-01 |
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Richard Gere plays an enrollee at a Naval officers candidate school, and Debra Winger is the woman who wants him. That's pretty much it, story-wise, in this romantic drama, which is more effective in a moment-to-moment, scene-by-scene way, where the two stars and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr.--as Gere's tough-as-nails drill instructor--are fun to watch. Sexy, syrupy, with occasional pitches of high drama (Gere having a near-breakdown during training is pretty strong), An Officer and a Gentleman proves to be a no-brainer date movie. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Once in a great while a movie comes along that truly grips and uplifts its audiences. Such a movie is An Officer And A Gentleman, a timeless tale of romance, friendship and growth. Loner Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen tortuous weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship. Louis Gossett, Jr. won an Academy Award* for his brilliant portrayal of the tough drill instructor who teaches Zack that no man can make it alone. And while Gossett tries to warn the young officer about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves pilot husbands, Zack eventually learns to love one (Debra Winger) while his fellow candidate, a memorable character portrayed by David Keith, struggles with a very different fate. An Officer And A Gentleman is a rich and satisfying story with moving performances that will stay with you long after the film has ended.
Customer Reviews:
An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance.......2007-09-02
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is hands down one of the most romantic films to come out in the 90's. Though the premise is one often seen from Hollywood, "Officer" is a rich and often sad romantic journey filled with raw emotions and powerful performances by everyone involved. It is truly a well written (Douglas Day Stewart), well directed story (Taylor Hackford) with an all-star cast and it proves it!
Zach Mayo, played by Richard Gere, is an adorably rebellious, often charming, and cocky Navy brat who enters the Naval Academy with hopes of become a pilot. Almost immediately, he clashes with drill Sgt. Foley, his immediate commanding officer played by Louis Gossett, Jr.. While learning about teamwork, friendship, and fitting in, his life is rapidly complicated by a local factory worker, Paula, (played by Academy Award Winner Debra Winger) looking to find an attractive young officer with a promising future and a way out of town. The film alternates between Gere's progress at the Academy, his ability to be a loyal friend and his blossoming romance. For a while it seems unlikely that either will work out longterm. It's a classic story of over-coming adversity, struggling to do the right thing, and learning to make the right decisions to become a better person. It comes across as very true-to-life and believable with tremendously real performances!
Breathtakingly believable as a selfish, angry and somewhat lost young man, Richard Gere takes us on a roller coaster ride of character development that is stunningly real. I was honestly surprised he didn't receive a nomination for best actor for this performance, hands down one of his best to date. Debra Winger was nominated for Best Supporting Actress while Lou Gossett, Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the dunting drill sergeant who manages to make a real man and an officer out of Zach Mayo. David Keith in the role of Sid Worley, Zach' best friend, also shines in a moving and ultimately heart breaking performance of his own. Rounding out the cast, Lisa Blount in the role of Paula's white trash best friend did a formidable job of conveying the utter desperation and hopelessness that leads a certain type of woman to do whatever it takes to marry up in life.
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is an intense romance/drama filled with a chemistry seldom seen with such startling realism (despite the supposed conflict between Gere & Winger off camera). The energy and sexual intensity are exactly what great romance is made of. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry and make you sigh. And by the time you reach the end, it will have you cheering. Will anyone who has seen it ever forget the moment Zach sweeps Paula into his arms and marches her out of that humdrum factory life to live happily ever after? I know I won't!
Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character.......2007-08-15
This is a fantastic movie. It ebbs and flows away a good drama should. This movie lacks action because it's a drama and they don't waste a lot of money blowing up cars and buildings just to get people to care. Good acting and a good story. This movie is set in Seattle, Washington and stays true to the areas economic condition. Poulsbo, Washington is where the movie was filmed, but it is supposed to be taking place in Bremerton Naval Academy. The cinematography is a little bit dated, but then again, this film is well over 20 years old. Debra Winger, Richard Gere have good screen chemistry. It's a good date movie for anyone who hasn't already seen it.
A great and honest movie.......2007-08-14
I saw this film for the first time and I wish I hadn't waited so long to see it. An Officer And A Gentleman is a brilliant film with great performances from Richard Gere, Louis Gossett Jr. and Debra Winger. Richard Gere embodies the character of Zack Mayo, a troubled young man who, due to neglect and ill parenting by a military father, signs up with the Navy to get some direction in his misguided life.
Richard Gere is great in adding layers to what could have been a poorly drawn characterisation. Mayo is not always the 'good guy' and is more often than not a complete prick.
This movie shows what a person can accomplish when they believe in themselves and have a big brother who cares enough to make them succeed. This is a great movie.
Romantic........2007-06-23
Although Officer and a Gentleman is riddled with cliches and predictability, it is also one of the most romantic movies of it's time.
Paula, a small town factory worker, meets and falls in love with Zach, an Navy officer candidate. She helps him through basic training, while they both overcome past and present tragedies. Once training is over, what will come of their short-term romance?
Oh, I definitely CANNOT resist a young Richard Gere in uniform. Believe me. I had to wipe the drool off of my chin. :-)
Girl Gets What Girl Wants.......2007-06-12
This is just a simple old-fashioned love story, 1992-style. Lower-class loner guy joins Navy, gets into OCS to be a pilot and, along the way, meets a homie who wants a sailor to take her away from her factory job. A fling turns into the real thing, no matter how hard he tries to deny his feelings for her and, in the end, rescues the factory princess and drives away with her.
A true chick flick.
Average customer rating:
- An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance
- Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character
- A great and honest movie
- Romantic.
- Girl Gets What Girl Wants
|
An Officer and a Gentleman
Starring:
Jr. Ed Begley ,
Lisa Blount ,
David Caruso ,
Lisa Eilbacher , and
Victor French
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B00003CXBT
Release Date: 2000-12-12 |
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Richard Gere plays an enrollee at a Naval officers candidate school, and Debra Winger is the woman who wants him. That's pretty much it, story-wise, in this romantic drama, which is more effective in a moment-to-moment, scene-by-scene way, where the two stars and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr.--as Gere's tough-as-nails drill instructor--are fun to watch. Sexy, syrupy, with occasional pitches of high drama (Gere having a near-breakdown during training is pretty strong), An Officer and a Gentleman proves to be a no-brainer date movie. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance.......2007-09-02
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is hands down one of the most romantic films to come out in the 90's. Though the premise is one often seen from Hollywood, "Officer" is a rich and often sad romantic journey filled with raw emotions and powerful performances by everyone involved. It is truly a well written (Douglas Day Stewart), well directed story (Taylor Hackford) with an all-star cast and it proves it!
Zach Mayo, played by Richard Gere, is an adorably rebellious, often charming, and cocky Navy brat who enters the Naval Academy with hopes of become a pilot. Almost immediately, he clashes with drill Sgt. Foley, his immediate commanding officer played by Louis Gossett, Jr.. While learning about teamwork, friendship, and fitting in, his life is rapidly complicated by a local factory worker, Paula, (played by Academy Award Winner Debra Winger) looking to find an attractive young officer with a promising future and a way out of town. The film alternates between Gere's progress at the Academy, his ability to be a loyal friend and his blossoming romance. For a while it seems unlikely that either will work out longterm. It's a classic story of over-coming adversity, struggling to do the right thing, and learning to make the right decisions to become a better person. It comes across as very true-to-life and believable with tremendously real performances!
Breathtakingly believable as a selfish, angry and somewhat lost young man, Richard Gere takes us on a roller coaster ride of character development that is stunningly real. I was honestly surprised he didn't receive a nomination for best actor for this performance, hands down one of his best to date. Debra Winger was nominated for Best Supporting Actress while Lou Gossett, Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the dunting drill sergeant who manages to make a real man and an officer out of Zach Mayo. David Keith in the role of Sid Worley, Zach' best friend, also shines in a moving and ultimately heart breaking performance of his own. Rounding out the cast, Lisa Blount in the role of Paula's white trash best friend did a formidable job of conveying the utter desperation and hopelessness that leads a certain type of woman to do whatever it takes to marry up in life.
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is an intense romance/drama filled with a chemistry seldom seen with such startling realism (despite the supposed conflict between Gere & Winger off camera). The energy and sexual intensity are exactly what great romance is made of. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry and make you sigh. And by the time you reach the end, it will have you cheering. Will anyone who has seen it ever forget the moment Zach sweeps Paula into his arms and marches her out of that humdrum factory life to live happily ever after? I know I won't!
Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character.......2007-08-15
This is a fantastic movie. It ebbs and flows away a good drama should. This movie lacks action because it's a drama and they don't waste a lot of money blowing up cars and buildings just to get people to care. Good acting and a good story. This movie is set in Seattle, Washington and stays true to the areas economic condition. Poulsbo, Washington is where the movie was filmed, but it is supposed to be taking place in Bremerton Naval Academy. The cinematography is a little bit dated, but then again, this film is well over 20 years old. Debra Winger, Richard Gere have good screen chemistry. It's a good date movie for anyone who hasn't already seen it.
A great and honest movie.......2007-08-14
I saw this film for the first time and I wish I hadn't waited so long to see it. An Officer And A Gentleman is a brilliant film with great performances from Richard Gere, Louis Gossett Jr. and Debra Winger. Richard Gere embodies the character of Zack Mayo, a troubled young man who, due to neglect and ill parenting by a military father, signs up with the Navy to get some direction in his misguided life.
Richard Gere is great in adding layers to what could have been a poorly drawn characterisation. Mayo is not always the 'good guy' and is more often than not a complete prick.
This movie shows what a person can accomplish when they believe in themselves and have a big brother who cares enough to make them succeed. This is a great movie.
Romantic........2007-06-23
Although Officer and a Gentleman is riddled with cliches and predictability, it is also one of the most romantic movies of it's time.
Paula, a small town factory worker, meets and falls in love with Zach, an Navy officer candidate. She helps him through basic training, while they both overcome past and present tragedies. Once training is over, what will come of their short-term romance?
Oh, I definitely CANNOT resist a young Richard Gere in uniform. Believe me. I had to wipe the drool off of my chin. :-)
Girl Gets What Girl Wants.......2007-06-12
This is just a simple old-fashioned love story, 1992-style. Lower-class loner guy joins Navy, gets into OCS to be a pilot and, along the way, meets a homie who wants a sailor to take her away from her factory job. A fling turns into the real thing, no matter how hard he tries to deny his feelings for her and, in the end, rescues the factory princess and drives away with her.
A true chick flick.
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Charlie Rose with Richard Gere (May 1, 1996)
Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
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ASIN: B000JCF360
Release Date: 2006-10-05 |
Description
Charlie spends the hour with actor Richard Gere. Gere's early films, American Gigolo and An Officer and a Gentleman asked that he fill the shoes of the rakish youth. Since then, he has expanded his repetoire in such films as Pretty Woman, Mr. Jones and First Knight. He is currently starring in Primal Fear which has been the top grossing film in the nation this month. Gere talks to Charlie about the success of his latest film, his rise to celebrity and his conversion to Buddhism.
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- An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance
- Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character
- A great and honest movie
- Romantic.
- Girl Gets What Girl Wants
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An Officer and a Gentleman [Region 2]
Starring:
Richard Gere ,
Debra Winger ,
David Keith ,
Robert Loggia , and
Lisa Blount
Director:
Taylor Hackford
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-
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ASIN: B00005AY3Z |
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Richard Gere plays an enrollee at a Naval officers candidate school, and Debra Winger is the woman who wants him. That's pretty much it, story-wise, in this romantic drama, which is more effective in a moment-to-moment, scene-by-scene way, where the two stars and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr.--as Gere's tough-as-nails drill instructor--are fun to watch. Sexy, syrupy, with occasional pitches of high drama (Gere having a near-breakdown during training is pretty strong), An Officer and a Gentleman proves to be a no-brainer date movie. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance.......2007-09-02
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is hands down one of the most romantic films to come out in the 90's. Though the premise is one often seen from Hollywood, "Officer" is a rich and often sad romantic journey filled with raw emotions and powerful performances by everyone involved. It is truly a well written (Douglas Day Stewart), well directed story (Taylor Hackford) with an all-star cast and it proves it!
Zach Mayo, played by Richard Gere, is an adorably rebellious, often charming, and cocky Navy brat who enters the Naval Academy with hopes of become a pilot. Almost immediately, he clashes with drill Sgt. Foley, his immediate commanding officer played by Louis Gossett, Jr.. While learning about teamwork, friendship, and fitting in, his life is rapidly complicated by a local factory worker, Paula, (played by Academy Award Winner Debra Winger) looking to find an attractive young officer with a promising future and a way out of town. The film alternates between Gere's progress at the Academy, his ability to be a loyal friend and his blossoming romance. For a while it seems unlikely that either will work out longterm. It's a classic story of over-coming adversity, struggling to do the right thing, and learning to make the right decisions to become a better person. It comes across as very true-to-life and believable with tremendously real performances!
Breathtakingly believable as a selfish, angry and somewhat lost young man, Richard Gere takes us on a roller coaster ride of character development that is stunningly real. I was honestly surprised he didn't receive a nomination for best actor for this performance, hands down one of his best to date. Debra Winger was nominated for Best Supporting Actress while Lou Gossett, Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the dunting drill sergeant who manages to make a real man and an officer out of Zach Mayo. David Keith in the role of Sid Worley, Zach' best friend, also shines in a moving and ultimately heart breaking performance of his own. Rounding out the cast, Lisa Blount in the role of Paula's white trash best friend did a formidable job of conveying the utter desperation and hopelessness that leads a certain type of woman to do whatever it takes to marry up in life.
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is an intense romance/drama filled with a chemistry seldom seen with such startling realism (despite the supposed conflict between Gere & Winger off camera). The energy and sexual intensity are exactly what great romance is made of. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry and make you sigh. And by the time you reach the end, it will have you cheering. Will anyone who has seen it ever forget the moment Zach sweeps Paula into his arms and marches her out of that humdrum factory life to live happily ever after? I know I won't!
Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character.......2007-08-15
This is a fantastic movie. It ebbs and flows away a good drama should. This movie lacks action because it's a drama and they don't waste a lot of money blowing up cars and buildings just to get people to care. Good acting and a good story. This movie is set in Seattle, Washington and stays true to the areas economic condition. Poulsbo, Washington is where the movie was filmed, but it is supposed to be taking place in Bremerton Naval Academy. The cinematography is a little bit dated, but then again, this film is well over 20 years old. Debra Winger, Richard Gere have good screen chemistry. It's a good date movie for anyone who hasn't already seen it.
A great and honest movie.......2007-08-14
I saw this film for the first time and I wish I hadn't waited so long to see it. An Officer And A Gentleman is a brilliant film with great performances from Richard Gere, Louis Gossett Jr. and Debra Winger. Richard Gere embodies the character of Zack Mayo, a troubled young man who, due to neglect and ill parenting by a military father, signs up with the Navy to get some direction in his misguided life.
Richard Gere is great in adding layers to what could have been a poorly drawn characterisation. Mayo is not always the 'good guy' and is more often than not a complete prick.
This movie shows what a person can accomplish when they believe in themselves and have a big brother who cares enough to make them succeed. This is a great movie.
Romantic........2007-06-23
Although Officer and a Gentleman is riddled with cliches and predictability, it is also one of the most romantic movies of it's time.
Paula, a small town factory worker, meets and falls in love with Zach, an Navy officer candidate. She helps him through basic training, while they both overcome past and present tragedies. Once training is over, what will come of their short-term romance?
Oh, I definitely CANNOT resist a young Richard Gere in uniform. Believe me. I had to wipe the drool off of my chin. :-)
Girl Gets What Girl Wants.......2007-06-12
This is just a simple old-fashioned love story, 1992-style. Lower-class loner guy joins Navy, gets into OCS to be a pilot and, along the way, meets a homie who wants a sailor to take her away from her factory job. A fling turns into the real thing, no matter how hard he tries to deny his feelings for her and, in the end, rescues the factory princess and drives away with her.
A true chick flick.
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Average customer rating:
- An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance
- Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character
- A great and honest movie
- Romantic.
- Girl Gets What Girl Wants
|
An Officer and a Gentleman [Region 2]
Starring:
Richard Gere ,
Debra Winger ,
David Keith ,
Robert Loggia , and
Lisa Blount
Director:
Taylor Hackford
ProductGroup: DVD
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-
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-
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-
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-
A Few Good Men (Special Edition)
ASIN: B000058E3F |
Amazon.com essential video
Richard Gere plays an enrollee at a Naval officers candidate school, and Debra Winger is the woman who wants him. That's pretty much it, story-wise, in this romantic drama, which is more effective in a moment-to-moment, scene-by-scene way, where the two stars and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr.--as Gere's tough-as-nails drill instructor--are fun to watch. Sexy, syrupy, with occasional pitches of high drama (Gere having a near-breakdown during training is pretty strong), An Officer and a Gentleman proves to be a no-brainer date movie. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews:
An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance.......2007-09-02
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is hands down one of the most romantic films to come out in the 90's. Though the premise is one often seen from Hollywood, "Officer" is a rich and often sad romantic journey filled with raw emotions and powerful performances by everyone involved. It is truly a well written (Douglas Day Stewart), well directed story (Taylor Hackford) with an all-star cast and it proves it!
Zach Mayo, played by Richard Gere, is an adorably rebellious, often charming, and cocky Navy brat who enters the Naval Academy with hopes of become a pilot. Almost immediately, he clashes with drill Sgt. Foley, his immediate commanding officer played by Louis Gossett, Jr.. While learning about teamwork, friendship, and fitting in, his life is rapidly complicated by a local factory worker, Paula, (played by Academy Award Winner Debra Winger) looking to find an attractive young officer with a promising future and a way out of town. The film alternates between Gere's progress at the Academy, his ability to be a loyal friend and his blossoming romance. For a while it seems unlikely that either will work out longterm. It's a classic story of over-coming adversity, struggling to do the right thing, and learning to make the right decisions to become a better person. It comes across as very true-to-life and believable with tremendously real performances!
Breathtakingly believable as a selfish, angry and somewhat lost young man, Richard Gere takes us on a roller coaster ride of character development that is stunningly real. I was honestly surprised he didn't receive a nomination for best actor for this performance, hands down one of his best to date. Debra Winger was nominated for Best Supporting Actress while Lou Gossett, Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the dunting drill sergeant who manages to make a real man and an officer out of Zach Mayo. David Keith in the role of Sid Worley, Zach' best friend, also shines in a moving and ultimately heart breaking performance of his own. Rounding out the cast, Lisa Blount in the role of Paula's white trash best friend did a formidable job of conveying the utter desperation and hopelessness that leads a certain type of woman to do whatever it takes to marry up in life.
"An Officer and a Gentleman" is an intense romance/drama filled with a chemistry seldom seen with such startling realism (despite the supposed conflict between Gere & Winger off camera). The energy and sexual intensity are exactly what great romance is made of. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry and make you sigh. And by the time you reach the end, it will have you cheering. Will anyone who has seen it ever forget the moment Zach sweeps Paula into his arms and marches her out of that humdrum factory life to live happily ever after? I know I won't!
Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character.......2007-08-15
This is a fantastic movie. It ebbs and flows away a good drama should. This movie lacks action because it's a drama and they don't waste a lot of money blowing up cars and buildings just to get people to care. Good acting and a good story. This movie is set in Seattle, Washington and stays true to the areas economic condition. Poulsbo, Washington is where the movie was filmed, but it is supposed to be taking place in Bremerton Naval Academy. The cinematography is a little bit dated, but then again, this film is well over 20 years old. Debra Winger, Richard Gere have good screen chemistry. It's a good date movie for anyone who hasn't already seen it.
A great and honest movie.......2007-08-14
I saw this film for the first time and I wish I hadn't waited so long to see it. An Officer And A Gentleman is a brilliant film with great performances from Richard Gere, Louis Gossett Jr. and Debra Winger. Richard Gere embodies the character of Zack Mayo, a troubled young man who, due to neglect and ill parenting by a military father, signs up with the Navy to get some direction in his misguided life.
Richard Gere is great in adding layers to what could have been a poorly drawn characterisation. Mayo is not always the 'good guy' and is more often than not a complete prick.
This movie shows what a person can accomplish when they believe in themselves and have a big brother who cares enough to make them succeed. This is a great movie.
Romantic........2007-06-23
Although Officer and a Gentleman is riddled with cliches and predictability, it is also one of the most romantic movies of it's time.
Paula, a small town factory worker, meets and falls in love with Zach, an Navy officer candidate. She helps him through basic training, while they both overcome past and present tragedies. Once training is over, what will come of their short-term romance?
Oh, I definitely CANNOT resist a young Richard Gere in uniform. Believe me. I had to wipe the drool off of my chin. :-)
Girl Gets What Girl Wants.......2007-06-12
This is just a simple old-fashioned love story, 1992-style. Lower-class loner guy joins Navy, gets into OCS to be a pilot and, along the way, meets a homie who wants a sailor to take her away from her factory job. A fling turns into the real thing, no matter how hard he tries to deny his feelings for her and, in the end, rescues the factory princess and drives away with her.
A true chick flick.
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