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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 ...
Jo
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>  

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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)

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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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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

This picture was made with the blessing and cooperation of the U.S. Department of the Navy. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: As Carl is listening to his radio in 1952, he hears a baseball score of the Milwaukee Braves one and Brooklyn Dodgers zero. However the Boston Braves did not move to Milwaukee until 1953. See more »

Quotes

[Sunday regards a picture of Carl's late father]
Billy Sunday: What the hell did he ever say to make you try so hard?
Carl Brashear: Be the best.
Billy Sunday: Well, you are.
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Connections

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

Soundtracks

"Morning Papers Waltz Op. 279"
Composed by Johann Strauß (as Johann Strauss Jr.)
Courtesy of Promusic, Inc.
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group See more »