Down Periscope (1996) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
The protagonist and executive officer of USS Orlando. An unorthodox but highly capable leader selected by Admiral Winslow to command the aging diesel submarine USS Stingray in a critical war game.
A surface-qualified officer assigned as Stingray's diving officer to test women's viability in submarine service. She proves competent and gains Dodge's trust.
The executive officer of Stingray, handpicked by Rear Admiral Graham as part of the 'crew from hell'. He is rigid, authoritarian, and attempts to usurp command.
The chief engineer and civilian naval contractor aboard Stingray. Provides critical technical expertise to maintain and operate the rusty WWII-era submarine.
A high-ranking naval officer who actively opposes Dodge's promotion. He sabotages the war game by assigning a dysfunctional crew and illegally shrinking the containment zone.
The commanding officer of USS Orlando. He is temporarily relieved of his command by Rear Admiral Graham to pursue Stingray during the war game.
Commander of the Submarine Force Atlantic. He advocates for Dodge, initiates the war game to test naval defenses against diesel submarines, and rewards success with a promotion.
The culinary specialist (cook) aboard Stingray. Part of the 'crew from hell', he eventually rallies behind Dodge's leadership after enduring Pascal's harassment.
An electrician's mate aboard Stingray. Like the other crew members, he starts under Pascal's harsh leadership but ultimately follows Dodge's orders.
The planesman aboard Stingray. He is part of the 'crew from hell' assembled by Graham and ultimately earns a transfer to Dodge's new submarine following the mission's success.
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Graham assumes command of Orlando from Commander Knox during the pursuit of Stingray.
Buckman is assigned as Stingray's cook and eventually rallies behind Dodge's leadership after Pascal's harassment.
Jackson serves as Stingray's planesman under Dodge and is later approved for transfer with the crew to Dodge's new submarine.
Nitro is assigned as Stingray's electrician's mate and ultimately follows Dodge's orders during the mission.
Lovacelli is assigned to the Stingray crew under Dodge and serves as its sonar technician during the infiltration and evasion.
Winslow tells Dodge that Stepanak is his son and that Stepanak used his mother's surname to avoid favoritism.
Stepanak is assigned to Dodge's Stingray crew and is later approved for transfer with Dodge to a new submarine.
Dodge commands Stingray while Spots serves as its helmsman during the harbor infiltration and evasion operations.
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Stingray breaks contact with the Navy while Orlando participates in the search and pursuit during the war game.
Before Graham takes over Orlando, Knox's submarine pursues Stingray during Dodge's first failed approach to Norfolk Harbor.
Stepanak is part of the crew from hell that becomes weary of Pascal's berating and supports Dodge after Pascal attempts to usurp command.
Lovacelli is included among the crew members who endure Pascal's harassment and turn against his attempted takeover.
Spots is part of the Stingray crew that grows weary of Pascal's berating and harassment and supports Dodge against him.
Nitro is among the crew members who endure Pascal's harsh leadership and later turn against him.
The crew, including Buckman, becomes weary of Pascal's berating and harassment before turning against him.
An unconventional officer proves that ingenuity, trust, and crew loyalty can overcome institutional opposition and obsolete technology.
Directed by David S. Ward
Down Periscope (1996) · 6.4/10 · comedy
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