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En route from New York City to Greece on New Year's Eve, majestic passenger ship the S.S. Poseidon is overtaken by a tidal wave. With the captain (Leslie Nielsen) dead, surviving passengers, including Rev. Scott (Gene Hackman), band together in the ship's ballroom.
Original Release
12/13/1972
US Release
12/13/1972
Cast
Name | Character |
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Gene Hackman | Reverend Scott |
Ernest Borgnine | Mike Rogo |
Red Buttons | James Martin |
Carol Lynley | Nonnie Parry |
Roddy McDowall | Acres |
Stella Stevens | Linda Rogo |
Shelley Winters | Belle Rosen |
Jack Albertson | Manny Rosen |
Pamela Sue Martin | Susan Shelby |
Arthur O'Connell | Chaplain / John, the Chaplain |
Directors
Writers
Paul Gallico, Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes
Cast
Name | Character |
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Gene Hackman | Reverend Scott |
Ernest Borgnine | Mike Rogo |
Red Buttons | James Martin |
Carol Lynley | Nonnie Parry |
Roddy McDowall | Acres |
Stella Stevens | Linda Rogo |
Shelley Winters | Belle Rosen |
Jack Albertson | Manny Rosen |
Pamela Sue Martin | Susan Shelby |
Arthur O'Connell | Chaplain / John, the Chaplain |
Eric Shea | Robin / Robin Shelby |
Fred Sadoff | Linarcos / Mr. Linarcos |
Sheila Allen | Nurse |
Jan Arvan | Doctor / Doctor Caravello |
Byron Webster | Purser |
John Crawford | Chief Engineer |
Bob Hastings | M. C. |
Erik L. Nelson | Mr. Tinkham |
Leslie Nielsen | Captain Harrison |
Phil Adams | Cable Steward |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Steve Broidy | Executive Producer |
Sherrill C. Corwin | Executive Producer |
Irwin Allen | Producer |
Sidney Marshall | Producer |
Steve Broidy | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1973 | Oscar | Won | |
1973 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1973 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
1973 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
1973 | Oscar | Best Costume Design | Nominated |
1973 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
1973 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1973 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Won |
1973 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Dramatic Score | Nominated |
1973 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1973 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | Won |
1973 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1973 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |