As a final test to see if he is "command material," the Navy brass gives Dodge a seemingly impossible task: lead a diesel-powered, World War II-era submarine, the , in a series of war games against the high-tech Atlantic Fleet.
: 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 Down Periscope
: A high-strung, incompetent officer who constantly clashes with Dodge. As a final test to see if he
While it was a modest success upon release, the film has gained a massive following over the years for several reasons: While it was a modest success upon release,
: Fresh off the success of Frasier , Grammer brought a mix of intelligence and "pirate" charm to the role of Commander Dodge.