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.
Robert De Niro Master Chief Leslie W. Sunday ('Billy')
Cuba Gooding Jr. Senior Chief Carl Brashear
Charlize Theron Gwen Sunday
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Jo
Hal Holbrook 'Mr. Pappy'
Michael Rapaport GM1 Snowhill
Powers Boothe Captain Pullman
David Keith Captain Hartigan
Dulé Hill Red Tail
Holt McCallany MM1 Dylan Rourke
David Conrad Lt. / Cmdr. / Capt. Hanks
Joshua Leonard PO2 Timothy Douglas Isert
Carl Lumbly Mac Brashear
Lonette McKee Ella Brashear
Glynn Turman Chief Floyd
Theo Nicholas Pagones FC Mellegrano
Richard Sanders Donny Moor Bartender
Henry Harris Rescued Pilot
Tyler Posey Boy (uncredited)
Dennis Troutman Boots
Heath Centazzo Navy Deck Hand (uncredited)