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Men of Honor (2000)

R 129 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   10 November 2000 (USA)
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The story of Carl Brashear, the first African American, then also the first amputee, US Navy Diver and the man who trained him.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro ...
Cuba Gooding Jr. ...
Charlize Theron ...
Aunjanue Ellis ...
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Hal Holbrook ...
Michael Rapaport ...
Powers Boothe ...
David Keith ...
Holt McCallany ...
David Conrad ...
Joshua Leonard ...
Carl Lumbly ...
Lonette McKee ...
Glynn Turman ...
Dennis Troutman Dennis Troutman ...
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Storyline

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 strife. 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 turbulance and ultimately triumph. Written by Filmtwob <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Navy | African American | Racism | Training | Determination  | See more »

Taglines:

History is made by those who break the rules.

Genres:

Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Men of Honour See more »

Filming Locations:

Cathlamet, Washington, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$13,339,465 (USA) (12 November 2000) (2092 Screens)

Gross:

$48,814,909 (USA) (4 March 2001)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In the hearing to determine if Senior Chief Brashear can remain a diver, his insignia is gold and Chief Sunday's is red. Chief Sunday has had a record of bad conduct. Gold chevrons are used if an enlisted man has a good conduct record of at least 12 years. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In every scene with a diving helmet, they screw it on clockwise. However, when they show Carl Brashear on the television searching for the H-Bomb, they screw it on anti-clockwise. See more »

Quotes

[Student standing in underwear and banging on empty pot with spoon]
Diving Student: I stole a pie! I stole a pie! I stole a pie!
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Connections

Featured in "HBO First Look: The Making of 'Men of Honor'" (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Stars and Stripes Forever"
Written by John Philip Sousa
Arranged by Will Schaefer
Courtesy of Associated Production Music See more »