The Poseidon Adventure
Action, Thriller
20th Century Fox  (1972) 117 mins PG

7.1 (12,430 votes)
One of the most griping escape films of all time follows ten survivors as they struggle to escape from an ocean liner capsized by a tidal wave. Suspenseful terror, combined with the victims' intimate and personal stories, results in compelling and heart-stopping drama. The distinguished talents of 15 Academy Award® winners, along with the incredible special effects, make this film a true classic....

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Cast and Crew
Carol Lynley  ......  Nonnie Parry
Stella Stevens  ......  Linda Rogo
Shelley Winters  ......  Belle Rosen
Gene Hackman  ......  Rev. Frank Scott
Ernest Borgnine  ......  Det. Lt. Mike Rogo
Red Buttons  ......  James Martin
Director  .....  Ronald Neame
Producer  .....  Ashley Allen; Irwin Allen; Sidney Marshall; Steve Broidy
Writer  .....  Paul Gallico; Wendell Mayes
Notes
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Reverend Scott is swimming to the engine room before he gets trapped, he swims up to the next deck, you can see the legs and fins of a crew member visible on that deck (more)

Trivia:
In the scene in which Rev. Scott rescues Robin, the set was built on tracks which would slowly lower the inclined set into a large water tank. The set was supposed to stop moving once the set was half-submerged, but for some reason it continued until the camera crew was underwater. The film magazine was rushed to the lab, where immediate processing showed the film was undamaged. (more)

Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA (more)

Quotes:
Nonnie Parry: [Deck behind the group is flooding rapidly] How long will we stay afloat?
James Martin: Long enough
Robin Shelby: The Andrea Doria stayed afloat 10 hours before she sank.
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 13 nominations (more)