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The Poseidon Adventure, 1972

The Poseidon Adventure

English, Hebrew

USA

Rating:7.1
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Profile of The Poseidon Adventure

The mood of The Poseidon Adventure is exciting, bleak, and rough. The plot centers around forces of nature, disasters, and a race against time. It is a drama, action, and adventure movie. Stylistically, The Poseidon Adventure features an all-star cast, has a Hollywood tone, and stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, on a ship. The Poseidon Adventure happens in the 20th century. Visually, it involves special effects. It is based on a book. The Poseidon Adventure is known for being a classic, essential viewing, and a blockbuster. It is especially suggested for a boys' night.

Summary of The Poseidon Adventure

When an earthquake sends a tidal wave over a luxury liner on New Year's Eve the top-heavy vessel capsizes. Ten survivors journey through the ship to escape. Terrible sequel: "Beyond the Poseidon Adventure." Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Actress--Shelley Winters. Academy Awards: Best Song ("The Morning After").

Details

Language: English, Hebrew
Country: USA
Release date: 12 December 1972
Runtime: 117 min
Awards: Academy Awards

Awards

Awarded Best Original Song at the 1972 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Original Song at the 1972 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Visual Effects at the 1972 Academy Awards

Cast and Crew

Gene Hackman as Rev. Frank Scott in The Poseidon Adventure
Gene Hackman

as Rev. Frank Scott

Ernest Borgnine as Det. Lt. Mike Rogo in The Poseidon Adventure
Ernest Borgnine

as Det. Lt. Mike Rogo

Shelley Winters as Belle Rosen in The Poseidon Adventure
Shelley Winters

as Belle Rosen

Stella Stevens

as Linda Rogo

Roddy McDowall

as Acres

Carol Lynley

as Nonnie Parry

Photos

The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

Clips

The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure: Official Trailer

Users Reviews

Another Instant Watch film NOT in Widescreen! Irwin Allens lavish disaster film deserves to be seen in letterbox format. Why do they always put the films that should MOST be seen in widescreen in this distorted and cropped format?
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