Down Periscope(1996)
A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up.
Down Periscope 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.
Down Periscope (1996) is a comedy film directed by David S. Ward, released on March 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider and Harry Dean Stanton. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 549 ratings.
- Director:
- David S. Ward
- Writers:
- Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Hugh Wilson
- Producers:
- Robert Lawrence
- Cinematographer:
- Victor Hammer
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Revenue:
- $37,553,585
- Status:
- Released
Down Periscope (1996) Trailer
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Down Periscope Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jonathan Penner
as Seaman Stanley 'Spots' Sylvesterson
Bradford Tatum
as Engineman 1st Class Brad Stepanak
Key crew
Directed by David S. Ward, written by Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman and Hugh Wilson, produced by Robert Lawrence.
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Down Periscope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 549 ratings.
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Down Periscope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Down Periscope online?
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Down Periscope (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Down Periscope?
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The main cast of Down Periscope (1996) includes Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider, Harry Dean Stanton and Bruce Dern. The film was directed by David S. Ward. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Down Periscope released?
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Down Periscope was released on March 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Down Periscope worth watching?
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Down Periscope (1996) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 549 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Down Periscope?
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