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1972 · 117 min · PG

The Poseidon Adventure

Directed by Ronald Neame · Adventure, Drama, Thriller

The Poseidon Adventure (1972) is a Adventure film, directed by Ronald Neame set during the 1970s. It runs 117 minutes and is rated PG.

A disaster and survival, with a tense tone. Themes of survival and faith / religion run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Harold E. Stine
Cast
Gene HackmanErnest BorgnineStella StevensShelley WintersJack AlbertsonRed ButtonsRoddy McDowallCarol Lynley

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
Coastal Sea
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
DisasterSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFaith / Religion
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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