The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
- Starring:
- Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ronald Neame
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Action / Adventure
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The Poseidon, an ocean liner larger than the Queens Elizabeth and Mary combined, is charting its course on New Year's Eve. Just after midnight, Captain Harrison (Leslie Nielsen) spots the mother of all tidal waves. It is the last thing that Harrison and practically everyone else onboard sees before drowning -- the Poseidon is turned upside down, with only a handful of survivors. The ten lucky ones -- including Mike Rogo (Ernest Borgnine), Linda Rogo (Stella Stevens), Acres (Roddy McDowall), Belle Rosen (Shelley Winters), and Manny Rosen (Jack Albertson) -- led by no-nonsense minister Frank Scott (Gene Hackman), desperately attempt to climb from the top of the ship (now submerged) to the bottom (now "the top"). The film's theme song, "The Morning After," sung by Maureen McGovern, earned an Oscar. In addition, The Poseidon Adventure received the Special Achievement Award for Special Effects; L.B. Abbott and A.D. Flowers were the recipients. A sequel, Beyond the Poseidon Adventure, came out in 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 117 mins
Complete Cast:
- Gene Hackman - Rev. Frank Scott
- Red Buttons - James Martin
- Roddy McDowall - Acres
- Sheila Mathews - Ship's Nurse
- Erik Nelson - Tinkham
- Fred Sadoff - Linarcos
- Arthur O'Connell - Ship's Chaplain
- Bob Hastings - M.C.
- Shelley Winters - Belle Rosen
- Leslie Nielsen - Captain Harrison
- Ernest Borgnine - Mike Rogo
- Carol Lynley - Nonnie Parry
- Stella Stevens - Linda Rogo
- Eric Shea - Robin Shelby
- John Crawford - Chief Engineer
- David Sharpe - Passenger
- Jack Albertson - Manny Rosen
- Pamela Sue Martin - Susan Shelby
- Jan Arvan - Dr. Caravello
- Byron Webster - Purser
- Director(s):
- Ronald Neame
- Writer(s):
- Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes
- Producer(s):
- Irwin Allen
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Mild Violence, Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
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- 1972 - The Poseidon Adventure - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor
- 1972 - The Poseidon Adventure - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
