The Neptune Factor

– When an underwater ocean lab is lost in a earthquake, an advanced submarine is sent down to find it ..

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Movie
Rating:
4.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
1973
The Neptune Factor (1973)

When an underwater ocean lab is lost in a earthquake, an advanced submarine is sent down to find it and encounters terrible danger.

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Release Date:

03 Aug 1973

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writer:

Jack DeWitt

Main Actors:

Ben Gazzara, Walter Pidgeon, Ernest Borgnine, Yvette Mimieux

Plot:

Aboard the R/V Triton, the Project Neptune team is doing oceanographic research. Director Andrews is trying to keep the research going in spite of opposition from Foundation Head Sheppard. Below on the ocean floor, in the Sealab, the team led by Hamilton is about to return to the surface when the Sealab is ripped loose from it's moorings and sent careening into a trench. Trapped too deep for divers, the only chance is rescue by a new US Navy mini-sub, piloted by the arrogant Cdr Blake USN. Blake, Chief Diver MacKay, Diver Cousins & Dr. Jansen (Hamilton's fiance) dive in the mini sub to attempt the rescue of the trapped Hamilton & crew.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

20th Century Fox Film Corporation

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.6/10