Down Periscope
"A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up."
Originally released in 1996. Down Periscope is a comedy film. directed by David S. Ward.
Starring Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, and Rob Schneider
Synopsis
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to clean up his record. Unfortunately, Admiral Graham, his nemesis, would rather sink the fleet than give Dodge his own boat. So, Graham stacks the deck against him and assigns Dodge to the Stingray, a diesel-powered WW2 submarine that can barely keep afloat. To make matters worse, Dodge's crew is a collection of maladjusted, mistake-prone misfits. Then, he's tagged the "enemy" in a crucial war game, and ordered to take on the U.S. Navy's best.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (502 votes)
Box Office
$37.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kelsey Grammer
as Lt. Commander Tom Dodge
Lauren Holly
as Lt. Emily Lake
Rob Schneider
as Lt. Marty Pascal
Harry Dean Stanton
as Lt. Howard
Bruce Dern
as Rear Admiral Yancy Graham
William H. Macy
as Captain Knox
Rip Torn
as Admiral Winslow
Ken Hudson Campbell
as Seaman Buckman
Toby Huss
as Seaman Nitro
Duane Martin
as Planesman 1st Class Jefferson 'R.J.' Jackson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $37,553,585
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Down Periscope about?
Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant seaman who's always wanted to command a nuclear submarine — he's been given one last chance to ...
Who directed Down Periscope?
Down Periscope was directed by David S. Ward.
How long is Down Periscope?
Down Periscope has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Down Periscope released?
Down Periscope was released on March 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Down Periscope?
The main cast of Down Periscope includes Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider, Harry Dean Stanton, Bruce Dern.
Is Down Periscope worth watching?
Down Periscope has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 502 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.