Cast and Crew of The Neptune Factor

The Neptune Factor

"The Neptune Factor" is a 1973 sci-fi thriller that follows a team dispatched to find a lost underwater ocean laboratory after a devastating earthquake. Their advanced submarine journey into the ocean depths exposes them to unforeseen peril and challenges lurking beneath the surface.

Trivia:
1. The film was notable for its underwater sequences, many of which were shot on location in Canada's Howe Sound, providing authentic and stunning underwater visuals rare for its time.
2. The movie's submarine, the Pisces IV, was inspired by real-life deep-sea submersibles, contributing a level of technical authenticity that impressed sci-fi fans.
3. Unlike many underwater films of its era, "The Neptune Factor" emphasized scientific accuracy and avoided over-reliance on monster tropes, distinguishing it within the genre.

Full Cast of The Neptune Factor

Ben Gazzara as Cmdr. Adrian Blake

Ben Gazzara

Cmdr. Adrian Blake
Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Samuel Andrews

Walter Pidgeon

Dr. Samuel Andrews
Ernest Borgnine as Chief Diver Don MacKay

Ernest Borgnine

Chief Diver Don MacKay
Yvette Mimieux as Dr. Leah Jansen

Yvette Mimieux

Dr. Leah Jansen
Donnelly Rhodes as Diver Bob Cousins

Donnelly Rhodes

Diver Bob Cousins
Chris Wiggins as Capt. Williams

Chris Wiggins

Capt. Williams
Mark Walker as Diver Dave Moulton

Mark Walker

Diver Dave Moulton
Leslie Carlson as Brigs, Triton Radioman

Leslie Carlson

Brigs, Triton Radioman
Stuart Gillard as Diver Phil Bradley

Stuart Gillard

Diver Phil Bradley
Michael J. Reynolds as Dr. Hal Hamilton

Michael J. Reynolds

Dr. Hal Hamilton

Kei Fujiwara

Kay, lab technician

Crew of The Neptune Factor

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