Released:
2000-09-13

Overview:
Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true story. Their relationship starts out on the rocks, but fate ultimately conspires to bring the men together into a setting of mutual respect, triumph and honor.

Director:
George Tillman Jr.

Runtime:
2h 9min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Robert De Niro
  as
  Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')
• 
  Cuba Gooding Jr.
  as
  Senior Chief Carl Brashear
• 
  Charlize Theron
  as
  Gwen Sunday
• 
  Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
  as
  Jo
• 
  Hal Holbrook
  as
  'Mr. Pappy'