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The Poseidon Adventure

  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
45K
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POPULARITY
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Ernest Borgnine, Gene Hackman, Leslie Nielsen, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Carol Lynley, Pamela Sue Martin, Arthur O'Connell, and Eric Shea in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
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Nine people explore a cruise ship at sea in a manner that turns their whole lives upside down.Nine people explore a cruise ship at sea in a manner that turns their whole lives upside down.Nine people explore a cruise ship at sea in a manner that turns their whole lives upside down.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
45K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,470
17
  • Director
    • Ronald Neame
  • Writers
    • Paul Gallico(novel)
    • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay by)
    • Wendell Mayes(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gene Hackman
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Shelley Winters
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ronald Neame
  • Writers
    • Paul Gallico(novel)
    • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay by)
    • Wendell Mayes(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Gene Hackman
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Shelley Winters
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 303User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 13 nominations total

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    The Poseidon Adventure
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    The Poseidon Adventure

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    Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Carol Lynley, Pamela Sue Martin, and Eric Shea in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
    Ernest Borgnine, Gene Hackman, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Carol Lynley, Pamela Sue Martin, and Arthur O'Connell in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
    Ernest Borgnine, Gene Hackman, Stella Stevens, and Frieda Rentie in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
    Gene Hackman, Red Buttons, Stella Stevens, Eldon Burke, Dick Durock, Eric Shea, and Tom Steele in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
    "The Poseidon Adventure" Stella Stevens, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall © 1972 20th Century Fox
    "The Poseidon Adventure" Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Stella Stevens, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson © 1972 20th Century Fox
    "The Poseidon Adventure" Shelley Winters, Gene Hackman
    "The Poseidon Adventure" Shelley Winters, Gene Hackman
    "The Poseidon Adventure" Ernest Borgnine, Stella Stevens, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, PAmela Sue Martin
    Gene Hackman and Shelley Winters in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
    "The Poseidon Adventure" Carol Lynley, Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall, Shelley Winters, Gene Hackman, Arthur O'Connell, Pamela Sue Martin, Red Buttons, Stella Stevens, Jack Albertson © 1972 20th Century Fox
    Ernie F. Orsatti in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

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    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Reverend Scottas Reverend Scott
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Mike Rogoas Mike Rogo
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Belle Rosenas Belle Rosen
    Red Buttons
    Red Buttons
    • James Martinas James Martin
    Carol Lynley
    Carol Lynley
    • Nonnie Parryas Nonnie Parry
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Acresas Acres
    Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens
    • Linda Rogoas Linda Rogo
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Manny Rosenas Manny Rosen
    Pamela Sue Martin
    Pamela Sue Martin
    • Susan Shelbyas Susan Shelby
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • Chaplainas Chaplain
    Eric Shea
    Eric Shea
    • Robinas Robin
    Fred Sadoff
    Fred Sadoff
    • Linarcosas Linarcos
    Sheila Allen
    Sheila Allen
    • Nurseas Nurse
    • (as Sheila Mathews)
    Jan Arvan
    Jan Arvan
    • Doctor Caravelloas Doctor Caravello
    Byron Webster
    Byron Webster
    • Purseras Purser
    John Crawford
    John Crawford
    • Chief Engineeras Chief Engineer
    Bob Hastings
    Bob Hastings
    • M. C.as M. C.
    Erik L. Nelson
    Erik L. Nelson
    • Mr. Tinkhamas Mr. Tinkham
    • (as Erik Nelson)
    • Director
      • Ronald Neame
    • Writers
      • Paul Gallico(novel)
      • Stirling Silliphant(screenplay by)
      • Wendell Mayes(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shot in sequence, taking advantage of the fact that the principals became dirtier and more tattered and suffered injuries - some real and some artificial - as they progressed.
    • Goofs
      Linda Rogo had to change into her husband's shirt because she didn't wear a bra and couldn't climb in her gown. However, when she is in the smokestack about to climb the ladder, a bra strap is visible. In the DVD commentary, Stella Stevens acknowledged that she saw this error in the rushes and pleaded to have it removed, but to no avail.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Linda Rogo: I saw a young officer on deck the other day, and he looked DAMN familiar... even with his clothes on.

      Mike Rogo: So... he recognized ya, so?

      Mrs. Linda Rogo: So doesn't that bother you?

      Mike Rogo: If it bothered me, I wouldn'ta married ya.

      Mrs. Linda Rogo: Well first you arrested me six times.

      Mike Rogo: Well I had to figure out some way to keep you off the streets... until you'd marry me.

    • Crazy credits
      The song "The Morning After" is credited on screen as "The Song From The Poseidon Adventure"
    • Connections
      Edited into The Return of the Movie Movie (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      The Song from The Poseidon Adventure
      aka "The Morning After" (1972)
      Words and Music by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
      Orchestration Alexander Courage
      Performed by Renée Armand (uncredited)

    User reviews303

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A disaster film that keeps you on the edge of your seat
    I have seen many disaster films in my day but The Poseidon Adventure is truly a film that will leave you on the edge of your seat because each moment after the being hit by a tidal wave is unpredictable. The survivors have to find a way out of the ship and a preacher (Gene Hackman) has to lead them out that becomes dangerous and often scary situations they face. Each cast member played their parts with emotion that becomes dramatic at times. All in all I thought this was better then the Titanic. I know they did a remake of this film in 2005 but as I always say, stick with the classic.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Die Höllenfahrt der Poseidon
    • Filming locations
      • RMS Queen Mary - 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Irwin Allen Productions
      • A Ronald Neame Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $84,563,118
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $264,850
      • Dec 17, 1972
    • Gross worldwide
      • $84,563,118
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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