Comedy
United States of America
Down Periscope is a 1996 comedy film directed by David S. Ward and starring Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, and Rob Schneider. The film follows Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge, a Navy officer with a reputation for being difficult to work with and causing trouble. After getting in trouble yet again, he is given one final chance to redeem himself by Admiral Graham.
Admiral Graham assigns Dodge to take command of the USS Stingray, a run-down submarine that has been decommissioned for over a decade. He is given the task of leading the sub against a fleet of modern ships in a war games exercise. Dodge is initially skeptical about taking on such a difficult challenge with a crew of misfits, but he eventually decides to try and turn his team of misfits into a winning team.
Dodge's crew includes a number of eccentric characters, including the ship's cook who creates unappetizing meals, a sonar operator who falls asleep on duty, and an officer who is obsessed with trivia and constantly interrupts everyone with useless facts. Despite their quirks and shortcomings, Dodge manages to get his crew to pull together and work as a team.
As they prepare for the war games, Dodge and his crew encounter a number of obstacles and challenges, including problems with the submarine's engines and torpedoes. However, with his quick thinking and leadership skills, Dodge manages to steer the sub to victory in the exercise.
In the end, Dodge's success earns him the respect of his crew and the admiration of Admiral Graham. Down Periscope is a lighthearted comedy that explores the themes of teamwork, leadership, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
