Hello Down There (1969): Cast & Plot
Hello Down There is a 1969 music comedy directed by Jack Arnold and Ricou Browning, starring Tony Randall as Fred Miller, Gary Tigerman and Kay Cole. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Jack Arnold and Ricou Browning
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hello Down There About?
The premise of Hello Down There without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a scientist is offered a month‑long stay in a cutting‑edge simulated underwater habitat, he convinces his family to join the experiment. After moving into the high‑tech subaquatic residence, unexpected malfunctions trigger chaotic underwater mayhem, forcing them to confront the dangers of living beneath the waves.
Hello Down There Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- psychotronic film
- underwater scene
- merv griffin character
- band
- seal the animal
- family relationships
- u boat
- motorboat
- dredging operation
- submarine
- scuba
- rescue
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- hurricane
- dolphin
- experimental house
- shark
Hello Down There Cast & Characters
Tony Randall leads the cast as Fred Miller, with Gary Tigerman as Tommie Miller and Kay Cole as Lorrie Miller. Directed by Jack Arnold and Ricou Browning; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jack Arnold
- Co-director Ricou Browning
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Tony Randall as Fred Miller - Gary Tigerman as Tommie Miller
- Kay Cole as Lorrie Miller
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Janet Leigh as Vivian Miller
Also Starring in Hello Down There
· 20 more- Roddy McDowall Nate Ashbury
- Merv Griffin Themselves
- Richard Dreyfuss Harold Webster
- Jim Backus T.R. Hollister
- Lee Meredith Dr. Wells
- Harvey Lembeck Sonarman
- Arnold Stang Jonah
- Charlotte Rae Myrtle Ruth
- Bruce Gordon Adm. Sheridan
- Lou Wagner Marvin Webster
- Frank Schuller Alan Briggs
- Ken Berry Mel Cheever
- Frank Logan Captain
- Charles G. Martin Chief Petty Officer
- Henny Backus Mrs. Webster
- Pat Henning Reilly
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- Andy Jarrell Radioman
- Lora Kaye Secretary
- Bud Hoey Mr. Webster
- Jay Laskay Philo
More from Jack Arnold and Ricou Browning
More films directed by Jack Arnold and Ricou Browning, best-rated first: The Incredible Shrinking Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Marilyn: The Untold Story.
Hello Down There Plot Summary
What happens in Hello Down There from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fred Miller [Tony Randall] must prove that his new design for an underwater home is viable by convincing his family to live in it for 30 days. His son Tommie Miller [Gary Tigerman] and daughter Lorrie Miller [Kay Cole] are members of an emerging rock band, and they invite the two other band members to live with them during the experiment. Their temporary home, which Miller dubs the Green Onion, sits 90 feet below the surface of the ocean and is equipped with modern appliances and amenities for Vivian Miller [Janet Leigh], all designed by Miller. A large opening in the floor provides direct access to and from the sea.
Full summary
The whole story of Hello Down There, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hello Down There?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the underwater home the Miller family lives in?
Hello Down There Also Known As
Also known as “水栖家族”.
- Also known as
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- 水栖家族
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Hello Down There FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hello Down There, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hello Down There?
Hello Down There runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Hello Down There released?
Hello Down There was released in 1969.
Who directed Hello Down There?
Hello Down There was directed by Jack Arnold and Ricou Browning.
More films by Jack Arnold Who is in the cast of Hello Down There?
Hello Down There stars Tony Randall as Fred Miller, Gary Tigerman as Tommie Miller and Kay Cole as Lorrie Miller, among 24 credited actors.
Does Hello Down There have a post-credit scene?
No. Hello Down There has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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