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The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is a captivating disaster movie that will keep you enthralled to the very last minute. Scott has in him to use that information for them to move forward. There is also little Robin who has learned some very useful information about the ship but because of his young age characters like Rogo doubt him. Some of the characters struggle with faith whether its with themselves or with their leader. When the disaster strikes, he comes up with a plan to escape but it takes the faith of a small group of people who believe in him to follow Rev. He's a man of the cloth going through a crisis of faith but has to lead others in their own beliefs. It starts with Gene Hackman's character Reverend Scott. The drama felt real not forced.įaith plays an important role in the movie. I expected this movie to be cheesy but was pleased how for the most part it wasn't. Each stage to climb the different levels in order to get off the ship was like an insane obstacle course that challenged each group member physically and emotionally. This film had some really great moments of tension. Watching The Poseidon Adventure, I was the most anxious I have ever been since watching Titanic (1997) when it came out in theaters. I emotionally invest myself in the characters and I want to see them survive. The film spawned a sequel and a remake.ĭisaster movies always give me anxiety. It was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and won 2. Some significant changes to the novel's plot and the portrayal of the main characters helped develop the film adaptation into something cinema goers would enjoy. They invested $4.7 million and made $40 million+ in rentals. It was a gamble for 20th Century Fox which had been backtracking from investing in big budget movies.

The principal players of The Poseidon Adventure (1972)īased on the novel by Paul Gallico and directed by Ronald Neame, The Poseidon Adventure (1972) was a box office hit. With so many deaths and more to come, who will survive? How will they work together to save their own lives? Will this team make it out of the vessel to be rescued? They face doubts from other passengers and internal doubts as they struggle their way to freedom. Led by Reverend Scott, Robin, Susan, the Rogos, the Rosens, Martin, Acres and Nonnie make their way to the bottom of the ship which is now the top. While everyone celebrates the ringing in of a New Year, the wave hits the S.S. A nearby earthquake creates a tidal wave and because the captain had to speed up the vessel, they are headed straight for it. Little do the passengers and crew know that a disaster is impending. Then there is the staff like Acres ( Roddy McDowall) a waiter in the main dining room and Nonnie ( Carol Lynley), a singer whose band hitches a ride on the Poseidon and pay their way with performances. They befriend bachelor Martin ( Red Buttons), whose focus on health and fitness keeps him busy to avoid feelings of loneliness. Then there are the Rosens, Belle ( Shelley Winters) and Manny ( Jack Albertson), a loving couple on their way to see their new grandchild in Israel. Rogo ( Ernest Borgnine) his devoted to his wife Linda ( Stella Stevens), whom he rescued from a life of prostitution. He's traveling with his sister Susan ( Pamela Sue Martin) on the way to see their parents. Then there is Robin ( Eric Shea), a young curious boy who wants to learn everything there is to know about the S.S. His approach to faith is radically different from the more traditional view of the ship's chaplain ( Arthur O'Connell). Reverend Scott ( Gene Hackman) tends to the religious needs of the passengers. On board are a motley crew of vacationers heading to different ports of call.

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He wants to make up ground but the captain is worried that the old vessel won't be able to handle going full speed ahead and it will put their passengers in danger. The cruise liner is a few days behind schedule and the captain ( Leslie Nielsen) is feeling pressure to speed things up from new owner Linarcos ( Fred Sadoff).

Poseidon is on its scheduled final journey.