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History is made by those who break the rules. - Men of Honor
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Title: Men of Honor

Release Date: 13 Sep 2000

Runtime: 2h 9m

Genre: Drama

Director: Fox 2000 Pictures

Production Companies: Fox 2000 Pictures

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.

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Average Vote: 7.48 (2304 votes)

Cast

  • Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy'): Robert De Niro
  • Senior Chief Carl Brashear: Cuba Gooding Jr.
  • Gwen Sunday: Charlize Theron
  • Jo: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
  • 'Mr. Pappy': Hal Holbrook
  • GM1 Snowhill: Michael Rapaport
  • Captain Pullman: Powers Boothe
  • Captain Hartigan: David Keith
  • Red Tail: DulĂ© Hill
  • MM1 Dylan Rourke: Holt McCallany
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