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
: Despite being a slapstick comedy, many veterans and submarine sailors consider it one of the most accurate submarine movies ever made—not in terms of technical specs, but in capturing the specific humor, boredom, and "crazy" personalities of the submarine service. Down Periscope
To make matters more difficult, his crew is a collection of "misfits" and oddballs, including: Down Periscope is a military comedy directed by David S
While it was a modest success upon release, the film has gained a massive following over the years for several reasons: The Plot: A Misfit Crew on a Rusty
: A high-strung, incompetent officer who constantly clashes with Dodge.
: The movie is packed with raunchy and witty dialogue, such as Dodge's famous line regarding his "Welcome Aboard" tattoo. Production Trivia