The Poseidon Adventure

"Hell, upside down."

Dec 13 1972 PG 1h 57m
Action, Adventure, Drama

When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.

Plot

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

Paul Gallico, Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes

Directed by

Ronald Neame

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox, Kent Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 13 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
51,197
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA