Review of Down Periscope (1996) by James H — 18 Feb 2010

This film gets better every time I watch it! Full of great quotes! So Funny!

This review of Down Periscope (1996) was written by James H on 18 Feb 2010.

Down Periscope has generally received positive reviews.

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