The Neptune Factor

Jun 26, 1973

1h 38m

★ 5.1

The most fantastic undersea odyssey ever filmed.

Overview

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

Genres

Action

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Conquest of the Deeps Limited and Company

Quadrant Films

Astral Bellevue Pathé

Sandy Howard Productions

The Neptune Factor Trailers

Cast

Cmdr. Adrian Blake

Ben Gazzara

Dr. Samuel Andrews

Walter Pidgeon

Chief Diver Don MacKay

Ernest Borgnine

Dr. Leah Jansen

Yvette Mimieux

Diver Bob Cousins

Donnelly Rhodes

Capt. Williams

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Hal Hamilton

Michael J. Reynolds

Diver Dave Moulton

Mark Walker

Brigs, Triton Radioman

Leslie Carlson

Diver Phil Bradley

Stuart Gillard

Dr. Norton Shepherd

Ed McGibbon

Warrant Officer

David Renton

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