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Men of Honor
“History is made by those who break the rules.”
7.5 / 10• 2000• 2h 9m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Robert De Niro
Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')
Lead
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
David Keith
Captain Hartigan
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Tillman Jr.'s vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Men of Honor is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
