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.

Release Date: 2000-09-13

Genres: Drama

Director: George Tillman Jr.

Actors: Robert De Niro ,Cuba Gooding Jr. ,Charlize Theron ,Aunjanue Ellis ,Hal Holbrook ,Michael Rapaport ,Powers Boothe ,David Keith ,Holt McCallany ,David Conrad

Duration: 2h 9m

IMDB rating: 7.5