description Down Periscope Overview
Down Periscope is a 1996 American comedy film about Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dodge and his crew aboard the USS Stingray. The submarine’s mission involves a naval war game overseen by a competitor seeking to damage Dodge’s professional standing. The film features a group of unconventional seamen operating an outdated diesel submarine.
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info Down Periscope Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1996 |
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Who plays Thomas Dodge in Down Periscope?
Kelsey Grammer plays Lieutenant Commander Thomas "Tom" Dodge. The 1996 comedy follows Dodge as he receives command of the battered USS Stingray.
What is the USS Stingray in Down Periscope?
The Stingray is portrayed as an obsolete World War II-era diesel submarine. Dodge must use it and a crew of misfits in a naval war game against more modern forces.
What mission does Dodge receive in Down Periscope?
He is ordered to enter Charleston Harbor without being detected and then sink a dummy ship in Norfolk Harbor using live torpedoes. The exercise is overseen by Rear Admiral Yancy Graham, who wants Dodge to fail.
Who directed Down Periscope?
David S. Ward directed the 1996 American military comedy. The supporting cast includes Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider, Bruce Dern, and Rip Torn.
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