When a deep space fishing vessel is robbed by a gang of pirates, the Captain makes a daring decision to go after a rare and nearly extinct species. On the hunt, his obsession propels them further into space and danger as…

以卡尔布拉希尔在海军中的经历为主线，勾勒出一个勇敢坚强的勇士形象。影片反映出美国海军存在的种族歧视和官僚作风现象，针砭时弊的同时强调自强不息的奋斗精神和克服困难的坚强勇气。