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''Going Under'' (also known as ''Dive!'') is a 1991 American
comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the old ...
starring
Bill Pullman William Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. After graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater, he was an adjunct professor at Montana State University before deciding to pursue acting. He made his film debut in ''R ...
,
Wendy Schaal Wendy Schaal (born July 2, 1954) is an American actress known for her work in Joe Dante films such as ''Innerspace'', '' The 'Burbs'', and '' Small Soldiers''. Her other film credits include starring in films such as '' Where the Boys Are '84'' ...
, Chris Demetral, Tyrone Granderson Jones, Dennis Redfield,
Lou Richards Lewis Thomas Charles "Lou" Richards, (15 March 1923 – 8 May 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played 250 games for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1941 and 1955. He captained the team ...
,
Ernie Sabella Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Pumbaa from ''The Lion King'' franchise, voicing the character in all media except the 2019 film. Sabella's TV roles include Mr. Dona ...
, Elmarie Wendel,
Ned Beatty Ned Thomas Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021) was an American actor and comedian. In a career that spanned five decades, he appeared in more than 160 films. Throughout his career, Beatty gained a reputation for being "the busiest actor in ...
,
Robert Vaughn Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor noted for his stage, film and television work. His television roles include the spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s series ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.''; the ...
, and
Roddy McDowall Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 4 October 1998) was a British actor, photographer and film director. He began his acting career as a child in England, and then in the United States, in '' How Green Was My Valley'' ( ...
. The film was directed by Mark W. Travis and written by Randolph Davis and Darryl Zarubica.


Plot

An American submarine races to get a nuclear weapon before a
Russian Russian(s) refers to anything related to Russia, including: *Russians (, ''russkiye''), an ethnic group of the East Slavic peoples, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries * Rossiyane (), Russian language term for all citizens and p ...
submarine.


Cast

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Bill Pullman William Pullman (born December 17, 1953) is an American actor. After graduating with a Master of Fine Arts degree in theater, he was an adjunct professor at Montana State University before deciding to pursue acting. He made his film debut in ''R ...
as Biff Banner *
Wendy Schaal Wendy Schaal (born July 2, 1954) is an American actress known for her work in Joe Dante films such as ''Innerspace'', '' The 'Burbs'', and '' Small Soldiers''. Her other film credits include starring in films such as '' Where the Boys Are '84'' ...
as Jan Michaels * Chris Demetral as Apple * Tyrone Granderson Jones as Quizby * Dennis Redfield as Turbo *
Lou Richards Lewis Thomas Charles "Lou" Richards, (15 March 1923 – 8 May 2017) was an Australian rules footballer who played 250 games for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1941 and 1955. He captained the team ...
as Skiff *
Ernie Sabella Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Pumbaa from ''The Lion King'' franchise, voicing the character in all media except the 2019 film. Sabella's TV roles include Mr. Dona ...
as The Mole * Elmarie Wendel as Sonar *
Ned Beatty Ned Thomas Beatty (July 6, 1937 – June 13, 2021) was an American actor and comedian. In a career that spanned five decades, he appeared in more than 160 films. Throughout his career, Beatty gained a reputation for being "the busiest actor in ...
as Admiral Malice *
Robert Vaughn Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor noted for his stage, film and television work. His television roles include the spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s series ''The Man from U.N.C.L.E.''; the ...
as Wedgewood *
Roddy McDowall Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 4 October 1998) was a British actor, photographer and film director. He began his acting career as a child in England, and then in the United States, in '' How Green Was My Valley'' ( ...
as Secretary Neighbor *
Richard Masur Richard Masur is an American character actor who has appeared in more than 80 films. From 1995 to 1999, he served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). He is best known for Nick Lobo on ''Rhoda'' (1974-1977), Stanley Uris in th ...
as Defense Contractor * John Moschitta as Defense Contractor *
Joe Namath Joseph William Namath (; ; born May 31, 1943) is a former American football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the New York Jets. He played college ...
as Captain Joe Namath *
Rif Hutton Rif Hutton (born November 28, 1962) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Dr. Ron Welch in the comedy-drama series '' Doogie Howser, M.D.'', appearing in that series from 1990 up to its conclusion in 1993. From ...
as Dr. Friendly * Michael Winslow as Reporter * Dianne Turley Travis as Secretary to Wedgewood * Shawne Zarubica aa Tour Guide *
Frank Bonner Frank Bonner (born Frank Woodrow Boers Jr.; February 28, 1942 – June 16, 2021) was an American actor and television director widely known for his role as sales manager Herb Tarlek on the television sitcom ''WKRP in Cincinnati''. Personal l ...
as Soviet General * Andrea Stein as Soviet General * Artur Cybulski as Soviet Captain * Ivan G'Vera as Soviet Sonar Man * Darryl Zarubica as Soviet Sub Technician * Tad Horino as Japanese Captain * Dayton Callie as General Confusion * Richard Carlyle as General Air Quality * Bill DeLand as General Alert * Hal England as General Telephone * Tom Fuccello as General Leegood * William A. Porter as General Electric * Tom Dahlgren as U.S. Admiral * Alan Toy as U.S. Tracking Technician * Haskell V. Anderson III as Bongo Crewman *
Clayton Landey Clayton Landey is an American actor who has appeared in films and television shows. He played James Westmont in the TV series ''Knots Landing ''Knots Landing'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from December ...
as O'Neill * Nicholas Mele as Wimmer * G. Smokey Campbell as Shore Patrol *
Andrew Parks Andrew Lawrence Parks (born March 1, 1951) is an American film and television actor. Born in Los Angeles, California to actors Larry Parks and Betty Garrett, Andrew Parks made his film debut at the age of 11 but did not continue his acting care ...
as Shore Patrol *
Dean Cain Dean George Cain ( Tanaka; born July 31, 1966) is an American actor. From 1993 to 1997, he played Clark Kent / Superman in the TV series '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman''. Cain was the host of ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' an ...
as Guy in Bar * Eddie Frierson as Guy in Bar * Richard Kuhlman as Guy in Bar * Joseph Hardin as Guy in Bar * Richard Evans as Shipyard Worker * Mark Haining as Shipyard Worker * Ken Fording as Bartender


Production

''Going Under'' was filmed in 1990 as ''Dive!''.


Release

Although never released in theaters, ''Going Under'' was released on VHS on August 23, 1991. The film can be streamed online by
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via
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.


Reception

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gave ''Going Under'' 2 stars out of 5 stars. 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."


See also

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


References


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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Going Under 1991 films 1991 comedy films 1990s English-language films 1990s parody films 1990s war comedy films American parody films American war comedy films Cold War submarine films Films scored by David Michael Frank Warner Bros. films 1990s American films English-language war comedy films