: A high-strung, incompetent officer who constantly clashes with Dodge.
While it was a modest success upon release, the film has gained a massive following over the years for several reasons: Down Periscope
: Part of a pilot program to see if women can serve on submarines. : A high-strung, incompetent officer who constantly clashes
: Fresh off the success of Frasier , Grammer brought a mix of intelligence and "pirate" charm to the role of Commander Dodge. Down Periscope is a military comedy directed by David S
Down Periscope is a military comedy directed by David S. Ward and produced by 20th Century Fox. It stars as Lieutenant Commander Thomas Dodge, a highly capable but unconventional officer who has been repeatedly passed over for command of a nuclear submarine. The Plot: A Misfit Crew on a Rusty Relic
: A sonar expert with superhuman hearing who can identify ships by the sound of their propellers (or even a dropped coin). Why It's a Cult Classic