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The Neptune Factor

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The Neptune Factor

"The most fantastic undersea odyssey ever filmed."

1973

1h 38m

5.1(56 votes)

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Science Fiction

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ben Gazzara

Ben Gazzara

Cmdr. Adrian Blake

Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon

Dr. Samuel Andrews

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Chief Diver Don MacKay

Yvette Mimieux

Yvette Mimieux

Dr. Leah Jansen

Donnelly Rhodes

Donnelly Rhodes

Diver Bob Cousins

Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

Capt. Williams

Michael J. Reynolds

Michael J. Reynolds

Dr. Hal Hamilton

Mark Walker

Mark Walker

Diver Dave Moulton

Leslie Carlson

Leslie Carlson

Brigs, Triton Radioman

Stuart Gillard

Stuart Gillard

Diver Phil Bradley

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Written by: Jack DeWitt
Produced by: Sandy Howard

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