Breaking The Surface (1997)

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Written by Greg Louganis, Eric Marcus

Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1997

Rating: 12 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Dramatic true story, based on the life of champion Olympic diver Greg Louganis. Starring Mario Lopez as the adult Louganis, the film follows the half- Samoan through his problems with racism and his dyslexia to his discovery of his talent for diving. But Louganis' private life is dominated by his disastrous relationship with Tom Barrett, who seeks to control him totally, and his career is severely hampered by a blow to the head during one of his toughest dives.

When is Breaking The Surface next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Movies Drama November 24th, 10:00am and on Sky Movies Drama HD November 24th, 10:00am. See more...

Cast

Mario LópezGreg Louganis
Michael MurphyPete Louganis
Rosemary DunsmoreFrances Louganis
Jeffrey MeekTom Barrett
Megan LeitchMegan
Jonathan ScarfeKeith
Fulvio CecereJohn Anders
Patrick DavidYoung Greg Louganis
Rafael Rojas IIIYoung Greg
Bruce WeitzRon O'Brien
Andrew FrancisBully Boy
Nathan EvansBully Boy
Noah DennisBully Boy
Kristina KrapicDespina
Image for Gabrielle MillerGabrielle MillerDespina

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