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Comedy drama

Diving In (1990): Cast

Diving In (1990) movie poster

Diving In is a 1990 comedy drama directed by Strathford Hamilton, starring Burt Young as Coach Mack, Kristy Swanson and Abraham Benrubi. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Diving In (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Diving In About?

The premise of Diving In without spoilers.

An aspiring high‑school diver battles a crippling fear of heights to earn a spot on the team, only to discover he must master the high platform for competition. Off the board his sister is harassed by a local bully and his coach doubts him. He turns to a former women’s Olympic coach, falls for her, and pushes beyond warnings after a serious training accident, daring to compete despite the risk.

Diving In Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • aquatic sport
  • coach
  • diving
  • accident
  • fear of heights
  • high school
  • high dive
  • female nudity
  • shower
  • teenage boy
  • teenage protagonist
  • two word title
+2 more
  • acrophobia
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Diving In Cast & Characters

Burt Young leads the cast as Coach Mack, with Kristy Swanson as Terry Hopkins and Abraham Benrubi as Rick. Directed by Strathford Hamilton; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Strathford Hamilton

More films directed by Strathford Hamilton: Escape from Atlantis, The Proposition, The Set Up and Temptation.

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Diving In Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Sumérgete” and “Suuri haaste”.

Also known as
  • Sumérgete
  • Suuri haaste
  • Haute voltige
  • Zanurzajac sie
  • Höhenangst
  • Salto a la fama
  • Le tremplin du vertige
  • Il campione di Beverly Hills

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FAQ

Diving In FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Diving In, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Diving In?

Diving In runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Diving In released?

Diving In was released on September 21, 1990.

Who directed Diving In?

Diving In was directed by Strathford Hamilton.

More films by Strathford Hamilton

Who is in the cast of Diving In?

Diving In stars Burt Young as Coach Mack, Kristy Swanson as Terry Hopkins and Abraham Benrubi as Rick, among 9 credited actors.

Does Diving In have a post-credit scene?

No. Diving In has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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