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.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Senior Chief Carl Brashear

Charlize Theron

Gwen Sunday

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Jo

Hal Holbrook

'Mr. Pappy'

Michael Rapaport

GM1 Snowhill

Powers Boothe

Captain Pullman