Gray Lady Down
“Trapped underwater... with time running out.”
Synopsis
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.
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Gray Lady Down (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-03
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Captain Paul Blanchard
David Carradine
Captain Gates
Stacy Keach
Captain Bennett
Ned Beatty
Mickey
Stephen McHattie
Murphy
Ronny Cox
Commander Samuelson
Dorian Harewood
Fowler
Rosemary Forsyth
Vickie Blanchard
Hilly Hicks
Page
Charles Cioffi
Admiral Barnes
William Jordan
Waters
Jack Rader
Harkness
Antony Ponzini
Caruso
Michael O'Keefe
Harris
Charles Robinson
McAllister
Christopher Reeve
Phillips
Melendy Britt
Liz Bennett
Jeffrey Druce
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- James Whittaker, Howard Sackler
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Gray Lady Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
James Whittaker, Howard Sackler, David Lavallee, Frank P. Rosenberg
Jerry Fielding
Stevan Larner
Robert Swink
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
Walter Mirisch
Producer
James Whittaker
Screenplay
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Howard Sackler
Screenplay
Robert Swink
Editor
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
William H. Tuntke
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gray Lady Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gray Lady Down about?
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.
Who directed Gray Lady Down?
Gray Lady Down was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in Gray Lady Down?
The principal cast of Gray Lady Down includes Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty, Stephen McHattie.
When was Gray Lady Down released and how long is it?
Gray Lady Down was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Gray Lady Down make at the box office?
Gray Lady Down grossed $5.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gray Lady Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gray Lady Down was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Gray Lady Down based on a book or true story?
Gray Lady Down is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Lavallee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gray Lady Down?
Gray Lady Down holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).