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is it true... (spoiler)


...that Carl Brashear nearly got hit by a submarine??? wow...talk about an ultimate crapping your pants moment. that scene was done very well. just wondering if anyone knows how truthful that part of the film is. i find it very interesting.

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I think I read awhile back that this scene was the only hollywood moment in this movie.

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it's true he SAW a submarine down there just like that, but it was NEVER that close and NEVER came in contact with his hose or even close to it.

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no it is not true. it never happened.

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"danmac21
...that Carl Brashear nearly got hit by a submarine??? wow...talk about an ultimate crapping your pants moment. that scene was done very well. just wondering if anyone knows how truthful that part of the film is. i find it very interesting. "

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