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Down Periscope (1996)

"A rusty sub. A rebel commander. A renegade crew. When destiny called, they should have hung up."

6.419961h 32mEN
Comedy

Directed by David S. Ward

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

EN

Release

March 1, 1996

Director

David S. Ward

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 Do...

Cast

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Lt. Commander Tom Dodge

Lauren Holly

Lauren Holly

Lt. Emily Lake

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Lt. Marty Pascal

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Lt. Howard

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Rear Admiral Yancy Graham

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Captain Knox

Rip Torn

Rip Torn

Admiral Winslow

Ken Hudson Campbell

Ken Hudson Campbell

Seaman Buckman

Toby Huss

Toby Huss

Seaman Nitro

Duane Martin

Duane Martin

Planesman 1st Class Jefferson 'R.J.' Jackson

Jonathan Penner

Jonathan Penner

Seaman Stanley 'Spots' Sylvesterson

Bradford Tatum

Bradford Tatum

Engineman 1st Class Brad Stepanak

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Down Periscope (1996), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Down Periscope. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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