Hello Down There

1969

Hello Down There

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Movie Info

When irascible boss T.R. Hollister (Jim Backus) threatens to pull the plug on an underwater environmental living project, employee Fred Miller (Tony Randall) and his wife, Vivian (Janet Leigh), take their family down in the deep to live for 30 days. With all the modern conveniences of a home on land, the family even invites a rock & roll band to get down and record. Merv Griffin (himself) arranges an underwater interview for his television show while Mel Cheever (Ken Berry) schemes to get Fred's job back on dry land. Two of the Miller kids, Lorrie (Kay Cole) and Tommy (Gary Tigerman), join three others (Richard Dreyfuss, Roddy McDowall, and Lou Wagner) in the rock band. Friendly dolphins fend of shark attacks as the land sharks try to scuttle the underwater project in this family film. Music is provided by Jeff Barry.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Classics, Comedy
Directed By:

Jack Arnold, Ricou Browning
Written By:

Frank Telford, John McGreevey
In Theaters:

Jun 25, 1969 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Feb 22, 2005
Runtime:

98 minutes
Studio:

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Tony Randall
as Fred Miller

Janet Leigh
as Vivian Miller

Jim Backus
as T.R. Hollister

Roddy McDowall
as Nate Ashbury

Charlotte Rae
as Myrtle Ruth

Ken Berry
as Cheever

Gary Tigerman
as Tommie

Merv Griffin
as Himself

Arnold Stang
as Jonah

Kay Cole
as Lorrie Miller

Richard Dreyfuss
as Harold Webster

Lou Wagner
as Marvin Webster

Harvey Lembeck
as Sonarman

Lee Meredith
as Dr. Wells

Bruce Gordon
as Adm. Sheridan

Frank Schuller
as Alan Briggs

Henny Backus
as Mrs. Webster

Pat Henning
as Reilly

Jay Laskay
as Philo

Bud Hoey
as Mr. Webster

Charles G. Martin
as Chief Petty Officer

Charles Martin
as Chief Petty Officer

Frank Logan
as Captain

Andrew Jarrell
as Radio Man

Lora Kaye
as Secretary

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Critic Reviews for Hello Down There

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Hilariously goofy attempt by Hollywood to be "with-it"

Aug 26, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

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Audience Reviews for Hello Down There

Sep 05, 2010

This movie has an excellent cast and an interesting story, but it gets way too silly sometimes especially the songs. For the most part it's funny, though. Overall I enjoyed it, and if you like funny and interesting movies check it out.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Jan 31, 2009

"Little goldfish, where you going to? Little goldfish, let me swim along with you. Little goldfish, we could have a whale of a time. Doo-doo-doo Put your fin in mine. Doo-doo-doo..." -Thanks to <i>Hello Down There</i> this goofy song has been stuck in my head since 1969!

Randy T Super Reviewer
Sep 10, 2007

Very effective at getting that goofy song stuck in your head... "little goldfish, where you going to? little goldfish, let me swim along with you. little goldfish, we could have a whale of a time... la la la... put your fin in mine... la la la..."

Kevin S Super Reviewer
Aug 06, 2007

Stupid, it's a shame to see talented performers trapped in junk like this!

jay n Super Reviewer