Gray Lady Down

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Gray Lady Down

PG

1978

1h 51m

Drama

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A Navy captain (David Carradine) uses his experimental Snark to reach a nuclear submarine stuck on an ocean ledge.

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Bernard Drew

Gannett News Service

An action movie should have action, right?

Nov 1, 2019

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Fernando Trueba

El Pais (Spain)

The story is well constructed, full of tension and emotion, and features wonderful actors. [Full Review in Spanish]

Jul 31, 2019

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Donald McLean

Bay Area Reporter

It still holds some degree of excitement for fans of the "disaster" genre.

Jul 24, 2019

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Lori Hoffman

Atlantic City Weekly

Rated: 4/5

Mar 9, 2006

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 4/5

Oct 9, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 16, 2005

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David M

A late entry in the 70s Disaster Films that closed that decade in good fashion.With Charlton Heston as a Season Navy Admiral.And Ronny Cox as commissioned Captain.On an ill fated Last voyage of a submarine that get struck by a Norwegian Freighter.This is a strong Character Driven Story,With standout Performances.Not only by the two leads But a young Christopher Reeves.And a Snarky David Carradine who clashes with the Navy Brass.But he’s the only who just might be able to save them .On the edge of your seat Suspense.As the air runs out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/24

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andy f

A classic 70s disaster movie. No filler, all action and so refreshing. Heston steers things along admirably.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Not a bad movie , Heston is great.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Average disaster film, that is brought up a level by it's great cast. Not much action for an adventure/thriller, but it's slow burn gives you time to connect with some of these characters. Characters who seem a little too calm, given their predicament.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/03/18

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It takes a special kind of effort to make such an inherently dramatic story feel like a day in the office. What specifically? Too much lighting, unconvincing acting, and way too many missed opportunities - its only plot is what it says on the box, no side plots, no twists. Even the couple intense scenes it finally gets in the end have less tension than a dinner conversation in Das Boot. I think its only saving grace is its age, predating the latter. It's watchable, but in the end, I felt nothing at all, like after a long documentary on something boring (and it's very far from a documentary).

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Its trailer might suggest it to be a cheap 70's disaster movie, but it's actually pretty good. Also stars the underrated Charlton Heston.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Synopsis

A Navy captain (David Carradine) uses his experimental Snark to reach a nuclear submarine stuck on an ocean ledge.

Director: David Greene
Producer: Walter Mirisch
Screenwriter: James Whittaker, Howard Sackler
Production Co: The Mirisch Corporation [us], Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 3, 2012
Runtime: 1h 51m

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