London: Hollywood star Richard Gere will be honoured with a special award at the Zurich Film Festival, set to begin from September 20.
The 62-year-old actor will be conferred the Golden Icon Award for his career achievements, reported Digital Spy online.

Reuters
“Richard Gere is an extraordinary man whose accomplishments in Hollywood are equalled by his humanitarian achievements. We are honoured to recognise his amazing career,” festival director Karl Spoerri said.
The actor’s new film Arbitrage will also be screened at the festival.
PTI
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