Review of Down Periscope (1996) by Zachory C — 05 Sep 2007

This movie is awesome. Harland Williams is the man!

This review of Down Periscope (1996) was written by Zachory C on 05 Sep 2007.

Down Periscope has generally received positive reviews.

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Periscope is filled with such familiar faces as Bruce Dern and Rip Torn playing squabbling admirals, and Harry Dean Stanton in a tiny role…

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Harmless forgettable comedy but it passed the time and I enjoyed it…

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