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Men of Honor (2000)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 47,769 users
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56/100
Reviews: 210 user | 95 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com The story of Carl Brashear, the first African American, then also the first amputee, US Navy Diver and the man who trained him. Director:George Tillman Jr.Writer:Scott Marshall Smith |
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| Robert De Niro | ... | ||
| Cuba Gooding Jr. | ... | ||
| Charlize Theron | ... | ||
| Aunjanue Ellis | ... | ||
| Hal Holbrook | ... | ||
| Michael Rapaport | ... | ||
| Powers Boothe | ... | ||
| David Keith | ... | ||
| Holt McCallany | ... | ||
| David Conrad | ... | ||
| Joshua Leonard | ... | ||
| Carl Lumbly | ... | ||
| Lonette McKee | ... | ||
| Glynn Turman | ... | ||
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Dennis Troutman | ... | |
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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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History is made by those who break the rules.Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$13,339,465 (USA) (12 November 2000) (2092 Screens)Gross:
$48,814,909 (USA) (4 March 2001)Company Credits
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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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Composed by Johann Strauß (as Johann Strauss Jr.)
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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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"Morning Papers Waltz Op. 279"Composed by Johann Strauß (as Johann Strauss Jr.)
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