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Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story

  • TV Movie
  • 19971997
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
693
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Mario Lopez in Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997)
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Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers. Some topics discussed were Greg's childhood problems, his homose... Read allBreaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers. Some topics discussed were Greg's childhood problems, his homosexuality, and him contracting the HIV virus.Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers. Some topics discussed were Greg's childhood problems, his homosexuality, and him contracting the HIV virus.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
693
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Steven Hilliard Stern
  • Writers
    • Greg Louganis(book "Breaking the Surface")
    • Eric Marcus(book "Breaking the Surface")
    • Alan Hines
  • Stars
    • Mario Lopez
    • Michael Murphy
    • Jeffrey Meek
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Hilliard Stern
  • Writers
    • Greg Louganis(book "Breaking the Surface")
    • Eric Marcus(book "Breaking the Surface")
    • Alan Hines
  • Stars
    • Mario Lopez
    • Michael Murphy
    • Jeffrey Meek
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    • 8User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez
    • Greg Louganisas Greg Louganis
    Michael Murphy
    Michael Murphy
    • Pete Louganisas Pete Louganis
    Jeffrey Meek
    Jeffrey Meek
    • Tom Barrettas Tom Barrett
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Frances Louganisas Frances Louganis
    Aki Aleong
    Aki Aleong
    • Dr. Sammy Leeas Dr. Sammy Lee
    Bruce Weitz
    Bruce Weitz
    • Ron O'Brienas Ron O'Brien
    Patrick David
    Patrick David
    • Young Greg Louganisas Young Greg Louganis
    Megan Leitch
    Megan Leitch
    • Meganas Megan
    Jonathan Scarfe
    Jonathan Scarfe
    • Keithas Keith
    Rafael Rojas III
    • Greg - Age 9as Greg - Age 9
    Fulvio Cecere
    Fulvio Cecere
    • John Andersas John Anders
    Gabrielle Miller
    Gabrielle Miller
    • Despinaas Despina
    Kristina Krapic
    • Despina - Age 11as Despina - Age 11
    Gregor Trpin
    • Scott Cranhamas Scott Cranham
    Andrew Francis
    Andrew Francis
    • Bully Boy #1as Bully Boy #1
    Nathan Evans
    • Bully Boy #2as Bully Boy #2
    Noah Dennis
    • Bully Boy #3as Bully Boy #3
    David James Lewis
    David James Lewis
    • Officer #1as Officer #1
    • (as David Lewis)
    • Director
      • Steven Hilliard Stern
    • Writers
      • Greg Louganis(book "Breaking the Surface")
      • Eric Marcus(book "Breaking the Surface")
      • Alan Hines
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    Storyline

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    Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers. Some topics discussed were Greg's childhood problems, his homosexuality, and him contracting the HIV virus. —Eli Boorstein <eli@hotmail.com>
    • swim brief
    • straight actor gay character
    • aquatic sport
    • 1980s
    • year 1984
    • 45 more
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    • Taglines
      • It's the story of tremendous ups, and for the most part, very well executed downs.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Actual footage of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada, the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California, and the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea are used in the film. Actual footage of Greg Louganis diving at the Olympiads and audience reaction is also used in the film.
    • Goofs
      In 1976 when Greg Louganis won the silver medal and his friend said that she had heard that Greg was going to be on the Partridge Family The Partridge Family had been off of TV since August 24, 1974,
    • Quotes

      Frances Louganis: [to Greg about his dad] He was born an angry old man.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Wedding Daze (2006)

    User reviews8

    Review
    Top review
    The best story about an HIV positive Olympic medal winner, bar none.
    I was forced to watch this movie one night when my friend Finner said he wanted to watch it for a "research project" he was working on. During certain scenes of Mario Lopez in his swim attire, Finner was working something alright....but I digress. I was very glad I sat through this movie, as I felt my heart sing out with joy as the vibrant storytelling seemed to leap out at me.

    From this movie, I learned that diving is more than just jumping into a pool at a really good angle. It's about internal struggle. It's about heartache. Most of all, however, it's about redemption. Star making performance from Mr. Lopez, who as you already know, later shot to stratospheric superstardom in the brilliant "America's Most Talented Kid". This is a truly inspiring film, and indeed, one of the ages. Not to be missed.
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    • Feb 10, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rompiendo la superficie: la historia de Greg Louganis
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Green/Epstein Productions
      • USA Network Pictures
      • World International Network (WIN)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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