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The Poseidon Adventure

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1972
1h 57m
PG
English
Adventure, Drama, Thriller
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7.2
Critic Score: 
75
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When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
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The Poseidon Adventure

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1972
1h 57m
English
Adventure, Drama, Thriller
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When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
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Cast

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Gene Hackman
Reverend Scott
Ernest Borgnine
Red Buttons
James Martin
Carol Lynley
Nonnie Parry
Roddy McDowall
Stella Stevens
Linda Rogo
Shelley Winters
Belle Rosen
Jack Albertson
Manny Rosen
Leslie Nielsen
Captain Harrison
Pamela Sue Martin
Susan Shelby
Eric Shea
Robin Shelby
Fred Sadoff
Mr. Linarcos
Roseann Williams
Arthur OConnell
John, the Chaplain
Sheila Allen
Jan Arvan
Doctor
Byron Webster
John Crawford
Chief Engineer
Bob Hastings
Erik L Nelson
Mr. Tinkham
Charles Bateman
First Officer Larsen
Ruth Foster
Passenger
Maurice Marsac
French Naval Officer
Ernie F Orsatti
Paul Stader
Directed By: Ronald Neame
Written By: Stirling Silliphant (Screenplay), Wendell Mayes (Screenplay), + 1 more

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jarvis-8243417 says...
6 years ago
One of the greatest disaster films ever made, The Poseidon Adventure is an intense thriller that never lets up. In the middle of its transatlantic voyage the S.S. Poseidon capsizes on New Year's, leaving a small group of passengers to struggle for survival by climb through the bowels of the ship in an attempt to reach rescue. The all-star cast includes Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Shelley Winters, and Pamela Sue Martin. The set designs are amazing, and really give the sense of being in an upside-down ship. The special effects are also especially well done; enhancing the film by adding suspense and a sense of danger. The Poseidon Adventure is a compelling and ground-breaking film that set a new standard for the disaster genre.
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jekyl6669 says...
8 years ago
Basically the prototype for the disaster trend that followed. Still fantastic. Still holds up. Such a great cast. I love this movie.
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Danio1972 says...
10 years ago
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While the newer remake is undoubtedly more dramatic and realistic, this film has something. The final moments are a little disappointing, to have made the journey that far and then fall. Most 'unbelievable' was the self sacrifice of the priest; I would have thought he would at least try to save himself for the benefit of the group
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theavereviewer says...
12 months ago
Film 40 (Goal: 300) of 2024 For a film made in the early 70s, this looks fantastic. The practicality of everything is just so overwhelmingly good, and stands out against the bloated CGI fests that most films are. Gene Hackman is excellent as the Reverend on an overturned ship, who must lead a small group of survivors to safety, overcoming many obstacles thrown their way. It was also great to see legendary Leslie Nielsen in a serious role. Really enjoyable film, though it occasionally drags in the middle.
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JPV852
4 years ago
Seen this one several times over the years and still is fantastic, from the performances (Hackman and Borgnine especially) to some genuinely emotional scenes to the incredible set designs. Not sure if I place this over The Towering Inferno, but think it might be 1A and 1B amongst disaster films. **4 More
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CinemaSerf
2 years ago
It's a toss up for me between this and "The Towering Inferno" (1974) as to which is my favourite disaster movie. This quite gripping drama sees an ageing ocean liner en-route to the scrap heap make one last, fateful, trip. As new year arrives, the ship is stuck by a gigantic tidal wave and capsizes. More
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