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Going Under
Going Under (1991 film).jpg
Directed byMark W. Travis
Produced by
Written by
  • Randolph Davis
  • Darryl Zarubica
Starring
Music byDavid Michael Frank
CinematographyVictor Hammer
Edited byPaul Seydor
Productioncompany
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • August 23, 1991 (1991-08-23)
Running time80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Going Under (also known as Dive!)[1] is a 1991 American comedy film starring Bill Pullman,[2] Wendy Schaal,[2][3] Chris Demetral, Tyrone Granderson Jones, Dennis Redfield, Lou Richards,[4] Ernie Sabella,[5] Elmarie Wendel,[6] Ned Beatty, Robert Vaughn, and Roddy McDowall.[7] The film was directed by Mark W. Travis and written by Randolph Davis and Darryl Zarubica.[4][8][9][10]

Plot[edit]

An American submarine races to get a nuclear weapon before a Russian submarine.

Cast[edit]

Main[edit]

  • Bill Pullman as Biff Banner
  • Wendy Schaal as Jan Michaels
  • Chris Demetral as Apple
  • Tyrone Granderson Jones as Quizby
  • Dennis Redfield as Turbo
  • Lou Richards as Skiff
  • Ernie Sabella as The Mole
  • Elmarie Wendel as Sonar
  • Ned Beatty as Admiral Malice
  • Robert Vaughn as Wedgewood
  • Roddy McDowall as Secretary Neighbor

Supporting[edit]

Production[edit]

Filming[edit]

Going Under was filmed in 1990 as Dive!.[1]

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

TV Guide gives Going Under 2 stars out of 5 stars.[11] In Hal Erickson's book Military Comedy Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases Since 1918, he writes: "Unlike A Man Called Sarge, Going Under actually indicates that some thought and money went into its preparation. While the production values are not lavish, they are at least up to 1990s theatrical feature standards."[1]

Release[edit]

Although never released in theaters, Going Under was released on VHS on August 23, 1991.[1] The film can be streamed online by Amazon Video via Warner Home Video.[12]

See also[edit]

  • List of American films of 1991
  • List of comedy films of the 1990s

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Erikson 2012, p. 364.
  2. ^ a b Fowler & Deacon, p. 111.
  3. ^ "Wendy Schaal". Film Reference Library. Toronto. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Erikson 2012, p. 392.
  5. ^ "Ernie Sabella". Film Reference Library. Toronto. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  6. ^ "Elmarie Wendel". BFI National Archive. United Kingdom: British Film Institute. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  7. ^ Milne, Jeff (2009). Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon a comprehensive guide to the movie trivia game. Seattle: Amazon Publishing. ISBN 9780615285214.
  8. ^ "Going Under". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  9. ^ Willis 2000, p. 164.
  10. ^ "Going Under". BFI National Archive. United Kingdom: British Film Institute. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  11. ^ "Going Under". TV Guide. New York City: NTVB Media (magazine) CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation) (digital assets). Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  12. ^ "Going Under". Amazon Video. Seattle. ASIN B000SVZIPS. Retrieved December 25, 2016.

Sources[edit]

  • Erikson, Hal (2012a). Military Comedy Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases Since 1918. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 364. ISBN 978-0786462902. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  • Erikson, Hal (2012b). Military Comedy Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases Since 1918. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 392. ISBN 978-0786462902. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  • Willis, John (2000). Screen World 1992, Vol. 43. Milwaukee: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. p. 164. ISBN 978-1557831354.
  • Erikson, Hal (2012). Military Comedy Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases Since 1918. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 392. ISBN 978-0786462902. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  • Fowler, Stacy; Deacon, Deborah A. (2019). A Century in Uniform: Military Women in American. New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 111. ISBN 978-1476677132.

External links[edit]

  • Going Under at IMDb