The movie “Down Periscope” was released in 1996, featuring Kelsey Grammar, Lauren Holly, Rob Schneider among others in key roles. The comedy follows the story of Lt. Cmdr. Tom Dodge who is appointed as Captain to the USS Stingray, an old diesel submarine. As we delve into the movie, we’ll see where it was filmed, when, and other interesting facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Down Periscope” took place at various locations. These were the U.S. Navy Submarine Base in New London, Connecticut, USA, the Naval Air Station Alameda in Alameda, California, USA, and the U.S. Navy Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, also in California. Additionally, some scenes were also shot in Oakland and San Francisco, both located in California. The shoot lasted from May 6, 1995, until July 27, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kelsey Grammer | Tom Dodge |
| Lauren Holly | Emily |
| Rob Schneider | Marty Pascal |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Howard |
| Bruce Dern | Admiral Graham |
| William H. Macy | Captain Knox |
| Ken Hudson Campbell | Buckman |
| Toby Huss | Nitro |
| Duane Martin | Jackson |
| Jonathan Penner | Spots |
| Bradford Tatum | Stepanak |
| Harland Williams | Sonar |
| Rip Torn | Admiral Winslow |
| James Martin Jr. | Orlando Radioman |
| Jordan Marder | Orlando Ensign |
| Matt Landers | Orlando XO |
| Joseph Latimore | Orlando Sonarman |
| Patton Oswalt | Stingray Radioman |
| Joe Soto | Helmsman |
| John Shepherd | Young Sailor |
| Pierrino Mascarino | Trawler Captain |
| Dennis Fimple | Fisherman |
| Ancel Cook | Fisherman |
| James Harper | Supportive Admiral |
| Rudy Hornish | Admiral #2 |
| Tommy Terrell | Admiral #3 |
| Elliot Easton | Secretary |
| Paul Tranghese | Sailor #2 |
| Jackson Sleet | Torpedo Man |
| Annie Talbot | Singing Waitress |
| Eugene Daniel | Singing Sailor |
| Bob Dini | Singing Sailor |
| Steve Giralo | Singing Sailor |
| Robert Grochau | Singing Sailor |
| Jamie James | Singing Sailor |
| Joseph Keawkalaya | Old Lady |
| Todd Odom | Singing Sailor |
| Eric Anzalone | Village People Biker (uncredited) |
| Brandon Ladd Burkey | Crewman Pirate / MP (uncredited) |
| Bruce Holman | Selection Board Officer (uncredited) |
| Michael Koster | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Danny Nero | Submarine Crew (uncredited) |
| Felipe Rose | Villiage People Indian (uncredited) |
| Timothy D. Rossi | Submarine Crew (uncredited) |
| Theodore Carl Soderberg | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Adrian Tafoya | Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Gary Tang | Submarine Sailor (uncredited) |
| Gabrielle Wagner | Sailor’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Tirralan Watkins | Sailor’s Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Richard Yett | Navy Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by David S. Ward.
- Hugh Wilson, Andrew Kurtzman, and Eliot Wald were among the writers of the film.
- Apart from the mentioned, the cast also included Harry Dean Stanton, Bruce Dern, William H. Macy, Ken Hudson Campbell, Toby Huss, Duane Martin, Jonathan Penner, Bradford Tatum, Harland Williams and Rip Torn.
- The movie was generally well received with 117 user reviews and 32 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: U.S. Navy Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.3884398
- Longitude: -72.0860034
- Place ID: ChIJqXlxoE4M5okREuj8V5ZrOQo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton, CT 06340, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Naval Air Station Alameda, Alameda, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7827396
- Longitude: -122.3126792
- Place ID: ChIJJxwc4e-Aj4AR18XU6HUrSAU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alameda, CA 94501, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: U.S. Navy Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet, California, USA
- Latitude: 38.0781856
- Longitude: -122.0723816
- Place ID: ChIJJ7dVIshChYARzowlb1WU4t4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Suisun Bay, California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Oakland, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8043514
- Longitude: -122.2711639
- Place ID: ChIJA-2qKIt9hYARZ5N1NdUVtHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Oakland, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
