The story ultimately revolves around two “men of honor”; their relationship, their individual and joint failures and triumphs. Carl Brashear is determined to be the first African American Navy Diver in a time where racism is rife. Leslie Sunday is his embittered trainer, determined to see him fail. Fate, challenges and circumstances eventually draw these two men together in a tale of turbulence and ultimately triumph.
Release Date: 10 November 2000Runtime: 129 min
Stars:
- Aunjanue Ellis
- Carl Lumbly
- Charlize Theron
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
- David Conrad
- David Keith
- Dennis Troutman
- Glynn Turman
- Hal Holbrook
- Holt McCallany
- Joshua Leonard
- Lonette McKee
- Michael Rapaport
- Powers Boothe
- Robert De Niro
Director: George Tillman Jr.