So when hes offered the captains seat on a decrepit boat that is part of a simulated challenge on. Tvs frasier star kelsey grammer plays an unorthodox, maverick skipper who is ordered to take part in a naval war game with an antiquated submarine and a misfit crew. His crew consists of the navys worst misfits and troublemakers. Down periscope is a 1996 comedy film starring kelsey grammer as the captain of a rustbucket submarine called the uss stingray who is fighting for his career. Dean winslow thinks otherwise and decides to give dodge one last chance by assigning him to helm an outmoded, diesel powered. Starring kelsey grammer, lauren holly and rob schneider and notable costars including bruce dern, harry dean stanton, william h.
Kelsey grammer, late of cheers and three seasons into that shows spinoff frasier. Kelsey grammer full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. One common theme was you can have a great script, great cast, the best director and lots of money and still create a bad movie. Though considered by many to be a talented officer, he has been denied command of his own submarine twice for his. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Down periscope 1996 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Kelsey grammer is on the deck of the sub and is sending a crewman up a ladder to attach a lamp onto the periscope.
Kelsey grammer 3 episodes, 20102012 i dont know how she does it 2011 clark cooper hank. With kelsey grammer, lauren holly, rob schneider, harry dean stanton. This might be because kelsey grammer was a tv star who didnt translate well to the big screen. You know, something like a movie version of mchales navy but underwater, where.
Commander stevenson edmund obrien is the leader who goes unswervingly by the book. Watch down periscope online stream full movie directv. Virgin islands, to sally cranmer, a singer, and frank allen grammer, jr. Down periscope 1996 trailer hd kelsey grammer lauren holly. Tom dodge kelsey grammer is not thought of very highly among his fellow navy officers. Down periscope is a fox produced comedy film, directed by david s. Well then, swabbie, down periscope is the answer to your prayers. Cmdr tom dodge kelsey grammer is one of the navys best, even if he is a bit unconventional.
Down periscope 1996 bumbling navy lieutenant tom dodge has been given one last chance to clean up his record. Its a sitcom, basically, in which stock characters react in precisely the ways we expect them to, and thus its probably inevitable that ended up as the first movie lead role for a sitcom star. The film was made in warnerscope and technicolor, distributed by warner bros. This moderately amusing formula comedy is the screen debut of sitcom star kelsey grammer frasier, who plays a. With james garner, edmond obrien, andra martin, alan hale jr in 1942, navy lieutenant kenneth braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a japanese island to photograph secret radio codes. Kelsey grammer s fourth wife kayte came up with an inventive way to. There was a recent documentary on making movies, that featured a long list of actors and directors talking about what its like to make movies. After watching the pentagon wars you will be delightfully educated on the politics of how defense money is allocated. Maverick naval officer kelsey grammer is assigned to command a 50yearold rust bucket in a series of war games.
It might also be because the military was not in such high favorthe movie was ahead of its time. I like kelsey grammer, rip torn and bruce dern are great actors in it also. Vulgar, slapstick comedy abounds in this feature film debut for television sitcom star kelsey grammer. A world war ii submarine crew must carry out a mission against the japanese in the south pacific. He produced the sitcom girlfriends, which aired on upn and the cw. Dodge is shocked when hes put in command of the rusty and outdated uss stingray. Grammer was drawn to the works of william shakespeare and spent two years at the prestigious juilliard school. Mar 01, 1996 even one that features the movie star debut of frasiers kelsey grammer as tom dodge, the freespirited lieutenant commander with a tattoo on an unmentionable body part. The 1996 navy comedy starring kelsey grammer is a favorite of the salty seaman, but it is not without its niggling navy faults, even.
Kelsey grammer list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Ward and martha coolidge go back to filtering menu. Kelsey grammers filmography list has many ups and downs throughout his career, but for some of the roles he did, he. You will see kelsey grammer s character who i think was a general holler about not upsetting the hill and there is the classic scenes of grammer discussing defense related issues while using the toilet or in a steam room. Almost everyone else thinks of lieutenant commander tom dodge is a class a goof who messes up every task he is assigned, but adm. Down periscope is a 1996 comedy film starring kelsey grammer as the captain of a rustbucket submarine called the uss stingray who is fighting for his. Down periscope kelsey grammer rob schneider new dvd region 4. Kelsey grammers crotch tattoo stops him from cheating. So when hes offered the captains seat on a decrepit boat that is. Feb 21, 2012 down periscope is a fox produced comedy film, directed by david s. Allen kelsey grammer born february 21, 1955 is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, singer, producer, director, writer and activist, best known for his twodecadelong portrayal of psychiatrist dr. Til at the peak of kelsey grammers addictions, frasier. When this movie first came out, it didnt receive the attention it deserved.
Down periscope is a 1996 american military comedy submarine film from 20th century fox, produced by robert lawrence, directed by david s. This movie is much more believeable to watch than any of the police academy movies. Even one that features the moviestar debut of frasiers kelsey grammer as tom dodge, the freespirited lieutenant commander with a tattoo on an unmentionable body part. I was an onset pa on down periscope, a kelsey grammer submarine comedy.
Kelsey grammer sails from tvs frasier to the big screen in this screwball comedy costarring lauren holly and rip torn. Kelsey grammers fourth wife kayte came up with an inventive way to ensure her husband keeps his marital promise of fidelity. Commander thomas dodge, a freethinking yet undeniably capable. A few solid actors, but mostly unknowns, and this movie just makes you laugh out loud. Not an original or terribly well written screenplay. Set on getting his underdog crew in line in order to win the event, dodge must face off against his nemesis, adm. Start your free trial to watch down periscope and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more.
The film costars bruce dern, harry dean stanton, william h. Lieutenant commander tom dodge kelsey grammer is a navy officer to which his peers raise their brow at. Aug 20, 2014 its a sitcom, basically, in which stock characters react in precisely the ways we expect them to, and thus its probably inevitable that ended up as the first movie lead role for a sitcom star. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at.
Down periscope kelsey grammer stars as the captain of a rustbucket submarine who is fighting for his career by proving his skills in a contest against far more sophisticated ships. He does so on the understanding that if he succeeds in firing off his subs missiles he will get to command his own vessel, little knowing that one of the admirals in charge of the game is determined to stop him. Frankenollie voice biography tv series documentary 1995. Kelsey grammer s fourth wife kayte came up with an inventive way to ensure her husband keeps his marital promise of fidelity. Down periscope is a gem, combining sublime comedy with horacio. Grab some popcorn and have a movie nite with this one. The film almost sunk without a trace, but i recommend it highly for home. Bruce dern was good as his enemy an admiral who gets more and more psychotic as the film goes on. Kelsey grammer in down periscope 1996 harland williams in down. Dean winslow thinks otherwise and decides to give dodge one last chance by assigning him to helm an outmoded, diesel powered, rusty in a series of. Kelsey grammer stars as the captain of a rustbucket submarine who is fighting for his career by proving his skills in a contest against far more sophisticated ships. Up periscope is a 1959 world war ii submarine film drama directed by gordon douglas and starring james garner, edmond obrien, andra martin and alan hale, jr.
A sixtime emmy award winner, kelsey grammer was born in saint thomas, u. But to take command of his own ship, he must first prove himself in simulated combat. Watch down periscope streaming online hulu free trial. Tom dodge is assigned as captain to the uss stingray, an old diesel driven submarine that has seen better days. Frasier may be one of the biggest sitcoms of all time, but the life of the shows star has been the polar opposite. I learned about this movie from the web site tv tropes, which has a lot of good stuff. I learned about this movie from the web site tv tropes. You will see kelsey grammers character who i think was a general holler about not upsetting the hill and there is the classic scenes of grammer discussing defense related issues while using the toilet or in a steam room. Commander thomas dodge, a freethinking yet undeniably capable officer whose first command in the u.
Down periscope is proof of the corollary to that theory. My experience with him is exactly as described here. Kelsey grammers filmography list has many ups and downs throughout his career, but for some of the roles he did, he ended up receiving respectable honours. Fired up tv series 1997 tom whitman 2 episodes, 1997 london suite tv movie 1996 sydney nichols down periscope 1996 tom dodge runaway brain short 1995 dr. Down periscope 1996 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers.
Down periscope is a 1996 20th century fox comedy movie, produced by robert lawrence and directed by david s. Veteran skipper john dodge grammer will never be a textbook officer, but hes a brilliant seaman whos always wanted to command. So when hes offered the captains seat on a decrepit boat that is part of a simulated challenge on the water, no one expects much from him. Down periscope 1996 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Ward, starring kelsey grammer, rob schneider, lauren holly, harry dean stanton, rip torn, bruce dern and william h. Rob schneider provides comic support as the uptight executive officer, and lauren holly as the navys first female submarine crewmember. Down periscope takes audiences on an aimless voyage for aquatic hijinks, proving there really arent any effective substitutes for a wellwritten script. Frasier crane on the nbc sitcoms cheers and frasier. Rob schneider provides comic support as an uptight ensign, and lauren holly plays an officer who has to fight her own willtheyacceptmebecauseimawoman anxieties.
But it is funny and shows that even misfits can do things together and come out winners. Some of the worse kelsey grammer films and tv series are standing on fishes, london suite and runaway brain. Feb 20, 2017 the 1996 navy comedy starring kelsey grammer is a favorite of the salty seaman, but it is not without its niggling navy faults, even. In the scene when lauren holly, gives kelsey grammer, a kiss, her hitting her elbow was not in the original script. Ward, that stars kelsey grammer, lauren holly, and rob schneider. Rob schneider provides comic support as an uptight ensign, and lauren holly plays. Kelsey grammer plays captain tom dodge, a naval officer with a black mark on. She really did hit her funny bone before walking off camera. He would burst out of his trailer, red eyes blazing with inner demons. The director had decided to keep it in the movie so they had to film an alternate shot of grammer, laughing when it happened.
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