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Men of honor what a film it is in my top 10 films
Men of Honor
- Drama
9/13/2000
129
R
History is made by those who break the rules.
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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- Revenue:
- $82,300,000
- Budget:
- $32,000,000
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Cast
Robert De NiroMaster Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')- Cuba Gooding Jr.Senior Chief Carl Brashear
Charlize TheronGwen Sunday- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorJo
- Hal Holbrook'Mr. Pappy'
- Michael RapaportGM1 Snowhill
- Powers BootheCaptain Pullman
- David KeithCaptain Hartigan
- Dulé HillRed Tail
- Holt McCallanyMM1 Dylan Rourke
- David ConradLt. / Cmdr. / Capt. Hanks
- Joshua LeonardPO2 Timothy Douglas Isert
- Carl LumblyMac Brashear
- Lonette McKeeElla Brashear
- Glynn TurmanChief Floyd
- Theo Nicholas PagonesFC Mellegrano
Reviews
RalphRahal
Men of Honor is one of those films that hits hard with its message, yet somehow got a mixed reception from critics who called it too conventional. But honestly, whats wrong with a movie sticking to a classic, inspiring formula when its done right? The story of Carl Brashear, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., is all about perseverance, dignity, and refusing to let others define your worth. Robert De Niro, as the tough and unpredictable Master Chief Billy Sunday, brings an intensity that elevates every scene he's in. Their dynamic is what makes the movie so gripping, showing how respect is earned through resilience and action, not just words.
The script carries some powerful lines, but the standout moment for me is when Carl confidently fires ba...