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The Poseidon Adventure (1972) 7.1
A group of passengers struggle to survive and escape when their ocean liner completely capsizes at sea. |
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Cast
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| Ernest Borgnine | ... | ||
| Red Buttons | ... | ||
| Carol Lynley | ... | ||
| Roddy McDowall | ... | ||
| Stella Stevens | ... | ||
| Shelley Winters | ... | ||
| Jack Albertson | ... | ||
| Pamela Sue Martin | ... | ||
| Arthur O'Connell | ... | ||
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Fred Sadoff | ... | |
| Sheila Allen | ... |
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A passenger ship, on her way to the scrap yard is pushed to her limits by the new owners to save on the dismantling fees. A tidal wave hits her, flipping her over so that all the internal rooms are upside down. A priest takes a mixed band of survivors on a journey through the bowels of the ship in an attempt to survive. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Who will survive-in one of the greatest escape adventures ever! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
13 December 1972 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La aventura del Poseidón See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$93,300,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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2.35 : 1
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James Martin: I think perhaps I've been a bachelor too long.
Mrs. Belle Rosen: Sure, you're too busy taking all those pills.
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(1972)
Words and Music by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
Orchestration Alexander Courage
Performed by Carol Lynley (uncredited) (dubbed by Renée Armand (uncredited))
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Just after the capsizing scene in the dining room, many passengers are seen clinging to the dining tables, which were bolted to the floor (now overhead). Many chairs had fallen, but several are still attached to the floor by ropes which were used to hold the chairs in place during rough weather. See more »Quotes
Mrs. Belle Rosen: All you need is a pretty wife.James Martin: I think perhaps I've been a bachelor too long.
Mrs. Belle Rosen: Sure, you're too busy taking all those pills.
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The Song From The Poseidon Adventure(1972)
Words and Music by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
Orchestration Alexander Courage
Performed by Carol Lynley (uncredited) (dubbed by Renée Armand (uncredited))
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for a disaster flick,this is one of the better ones.for 1972,it is well made and has some good effects.it's pretty convincing also thought the movie was compelling and touching,and sad,all at the same time.since we get to know the characters a bit,you can't help but feel for them in their(what seems hopeless)situation.i did think there were a few stereotypical characters,which was annoying,but the acting was decent enough.plus,the fact that the survivors had to go through what amounted to a labyrinthine maze as they tried to get out,really added to the feeling of hopelessness of the situation.i was also surprised at who ultimately survived and who didn't.for a nearly 2 hour movie,this one moves along pretty good.i was engrossed throughout.for me,The Poseidon adventure is a strong 8/10