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Gray Lady Down

Gray Lady Down

Thriller · Drama · Action · 1978

The USS Neptune, a nuclear submarine, is sunk off the coast of Connecticut after a collision with a Norwegian cargo ship. The navy must attempt a potentially dangerous rescue in the hope of saving the lives of the crew.

Movie details

Gray Lady Down

“Trapped underwater... with time running out.”

1978 Thriller · Drama · Action 1h 51m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

The USS Neptune, a nuclear submarine, is sunk off the coast of Connecticut after a collision with a Norwegian cargo ship. The navy must attempt a potentially dangerous rescue in the hope of saving the lives of the crew.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Gray Lady Down?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

David Greene

Written by

James Whittaker · Howard Sackler

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Captain Paul Blanchard

David Carradine

David Carradine

Captain Gates

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Captain Bennett

Ned Beatty

Ned Beatty

Mickey

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

Murphy

Ronny Cox

Ronny Cox

Commander Samuelson

Dorian Harewood

Dorian Harewood

Fowler

Court is in session

Put Gray Lady Down on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.