: 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
: The movie is packed with raunchy and witty dialogue, such as Dodge's famous line regarding his "Welcome Aboard" tattoo. Production Trivia Down Periscope
: A high-strung, incompetent officer who constantly clashes with Dodge. : A sonar expert with superhuman hearing who
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,
: 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.