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.
as Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')
as Senior Chief Carl Brashear
as Gwen Sunday
as Jo
as 'Mr. Pappy'
as GM1 Snowhill
as Captain Pullman
as Captain Hartigan
as Red Tail
as MM1 Dylan Rourke
as Lt. / Cmdr. / Capt. Hanks
as PO2 Timothy Douglas Isert
as Mac Brashear
as Ella Brashear
as Chief Floyd
as FC Mellegrano
as Donny Moor Bartender
as Rescued Pilot
as Boy (uncredited)
as Boots
as Navy Deck Hand (uncredited)
as Young Carl Brashear
