(at around 29 mins) When the crew takes the 'Stingray' on its test dive after renovating the boat, Commander Dodge orders a depth of 500 feet. The Indians are now a World Series contender. Rated PG-13. This was unintentional and Kelsey Grammer's reaction almost ruined the take.
But last year's hunger is now replaced with complacency, and bad decisions by the new owner threaten to tear the team apart. Please consider disabling your ad blocker. All Titles TV Episodes Celebs Companies Keywords; Advanced Search. 0. Meaning the submarine was not to be dived any deeper than 400 feet during peacetime, and is approximately 2/3rds of the depth the submarine was designed for. (at around 7 mins) When Dodge and the Admiral are talking just after he's seen the Stingray Dodge asks if he's supposed to turn the submarine into a museum.
Pascal openly accuses Dodge of hijacking his own boat and attempts to relieve him of command. The film co-stars Bruce Dern, Harry Dean Stanton, William H. Macy, and Rip Torn. Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dodge fights to save his naval career while also being saddled with a group of misfit seamen brought together as the crew of his first command, USS Graham, boasting he has never lost a war game, handpicks the "crew from hell" for Using unorthodox tactics and taking full advantage of an Atlantic storm, Dodge and his crew are able to sneak into Charleston Harbor and set off signal flares.
During the majority of the film, LT Lake is seen wearing the Officer's Surface Warfare Insignia. Down Periscope is a 1996 American military comedy submarine film from 20th Century Fox, produced by Robert Lawrence and directed by David S. Ward, that stars Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, and Rob Schneider. The name of the film is a play on the title of the 1959 World War II drama Up Periscope and spoofs several titles in the submarine film subgenre, including the Cold War drama The Hunt for Red October. Lt. Cmdr. While it has been criticized for some of its concepts, many of the underlying ideas of the movie are accurate. For Industry Professionals. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days. 0. Lauren Holly went on to be the director of NCIS.
On the way down, as they pass 400 feet, Lieutenant Lake remarks that this was "crush depth". The Navy never salute indoors and never hatless. Down Periscope (1996) KAT RATING 0 /0 votes. But last year's hunger is now replaced with complacency, and bad decisions by the new owner threaten to tear the team apart. Unfortunately, he's not in the best of company with his mates, and the F.B.I. I have enjoyed Down Periscope over and over again. A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street. Failing to penetrate Norfolk Harbor, Dodge leaves the containment area, heads out to sea, and cuts off all contact with the Navy. The film co-stars Bruce Dern, Harry Dean Stanton, William H. Macy, and Rip Torn.
Down Periscope (1996) Full Cast & Crew. Community. The Cape Romain is currently operated by Sea Scout Ship 51 (S.S.S. Based on the hit 1960s television show. Community.
The ship was requested to be on-location at a pier in San Francisco (most of the harbor footage was shot in the Bay Area; the mothball fleet depicted early in the movie really exists and is near Benicia, CA) to make it appear more like a military base. English; Synopsis. $19.99 +$4.65 shipping. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Sign In. The diesel submarine used in the movie is the USS Pampanito (SS 383), a WWII submarine currently (2000) on display to the public at Pier 45 in San Francisco, California.
Carrier pilot Lieutenant Bob Bingham (Mark Stevens) is rescued at sea by a submarine after he freezes at the controls and crashes, killing his two crewmen. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days. Early in the movie when Dodge enters Admiral Winslow office, they salute each other. One man hates Bilko and he's coming to inspect the base for possible closure. Harry Dean Stanton (Howard) actually served in the navy during WWII. We don't have "aggressive" ads. Type Movie. 93 of 98 people found this review helpful. John and Max resolve to save their beloved bait shop from turning into an Italian restaurant, just as its new female owner catches Max's attention. IMDB Rating 6.2 (20,302 votes) Cast Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider, Harry Dean Stanton. According to Tom Arnold in an interview with Howard Stern, he was originally offered the lead role, but turned it down. The USS Pampanito could not move under her own power. Directed by David S. Ward. Lt. Cmdr. Was this review helpful to you? Learn more about "Down Periscope" on IMDb; Related video shorts (0) Upload your video. Lt. Cmdr. Watchlist. Help Center Contributor Zone Polls. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days. Tom Dodge is assigned as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days. He also said in the interview that Kelsey Grammer did a much better job than he would have. In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.
