The Poseidon Adventure
A group of passengers struggle to survive and escape, when their ocean liner completely capsizes at sea.
- Director: Ronald Neame
- Genre:Action / Adventure / Drama / Thriller
- Runtime:117 minutes
Cast
Gene Hackman : Reverend Frank Scott
Ernest Borgnine : Det. Lt. Mike Rogo
Red Buttons : James Martin
Carol Lynley : Nonnie Parry
Roddy McDowall : Acres
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The SS Poseidon, an ocean liner slated for retirement and dismantling, is making its way across the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea from New York City to Athens. Despite the protests of Captain Harrison (Leslie Nielsen), who fears for the ship’s safety in troubled waters, the representative of the Poseidon’s new owners, Mr. Linarcos (Fred Sadoff), insists that the ship makes full speed towards its destination, meaning that it is not allowed to carry additional ballast onboard.
Detective Lieutenant Mike Rogo (Ernest Borgnine) and his former-prostitute wife Linda (Stella Stevens) —seasick, like many of the passengers — receive an invitation to the captain’s table. Reverend Frank Scott (Gene Hackman), a minister questioning his faith and believing God helps those who help themselves, delivers a sermon. Susan Shelby (Pamela Sue Martin) and her younger brother Robin (Eric Shea) are traveling to meet their parents. Robin is interested in how the ship works and frequently visits the engine room. Retired Jewish hardware store owner Manny Rosen (Jack Albertson) and his wife Belle (Shelley Winters) are going to Israel to meet their two-year-old grandson for the first time. Haberdasher James Martin (Red Buttons) is a love-shy, health-conscious bachelor. The ship’s singer, Nonnie Parry (Carol Lynley) rehearses for the New Year’s celebration with her band.
That evening, New Year’s Eve, passengers gather in the dining room to celebrate. Captain Harrison is called to the bridge because of a report of an undersea earthquake. Harrison receives word from the lookout that there is a huge wave heading towards them. He issues a mayday and commands a “hard left” turn, but it is too late. The wave hits the bridge, drowning Harrison, Linarcos and the other ship’s officers on the bridge. With its lack of ballast, the ship rolls over, killing or injuring many of the people on board. Read more
