Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Synopsis
Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Haines
- Original Score
- Richard Bellis
- Original Title
- Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Green/Epstein Productions, World International Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Hilliard Stern
Alan Haines, Greg Louganis, Eric Marcus
Richard Bellis
Michael Slovis
Allen S. Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Hilliard Stern
Director
Alan Haines
Screenplay
Richard Bellis
Original Music Composer
Michael Slovis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story about?
Breaking the Surface is about the tough times Greg Louganis had on his way to becoming one of the world's top Olympic divers.
Who directed Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story?
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.
Who stars in Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story?
The principal cast of Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story includes Mario López, Michael Murphy, Jeffrey Meek, Rosemary Dunsmore, Aki Aleong.
When was Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story released and how long is it?
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story was composed by Richard Bellis.
Is Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story based on a book or true story?
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Greg Louganis", Book: "Eric Marcus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story?
Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).