Charlton Heston is the Captain of the "USS Neptune", a nuclear submarine returning to port after his final mission in command. Whilst running on the surface they collide with a Norwegian boat with faulty radar and sink deep down into the Atlantic and end up perched precariously on a ledge prone to rockslides. It's now a race against time to rescue the seamen and Stacy Keach ("Capt. Bennett") is drafted in to lead…
Gray Lady Down (1978)
Trapped underwater... with time running out.
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.
Top Cast
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
Reviews
Disaster, thy name is Neptune. There were a lot of really good disaster movies in the seventies, and this is just a logical extension of that trend. A submarine gets trapped far beneath the waves and desperate attempts are made to rescue them. The casting is, of course, absolutely star packed, with minor characters being played by some of the best stars in the business. The main cast is just breathtaking. The movie…
FAQ about Gray Lady Down
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.
When was Gray Lady Down released?
Gray Lady Down was released in 1978.
What genres does Gray Lady Down belong to?
Gray Lady Down is categorised as Thriller, Drama, Action.
Who stars in Gray Lady Down?
The cast of Gray Lady Down includes Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty, Stephen McHattie.