The Poseidon Adventure

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Theatrical Release Date:

10/27/1995

DVD Release Date:

03/09/1999

Run Time:

117min.

Starring:

Gene Hackman , Ernest Borgnine , Red Buttons , Carol Lynley , Roddy McDowall

Director(s):

Ronald Neame

Distributor(s):

Fox

MPAA Rating:

Genre(s):

Action,Drama

Plot: The Poseidon, an ocean liner larger than the Queens Elizabeth and Mary combined, is charting its course on New Year's Eve. Just after midnight, Captain Harrison (Leslie Nielsen) spots the mother of all tidal waves. Read More

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I enjoy a film that pits the strength of Man against all elements and situations;On New Year's, a cruise ship is suddenly flipped over on its way to Europe.Reverend Scott(Hackman) is the strength and ... drive that guides surviors of this awesome tidal wave.Jack Albertson,Red Buttons,and Shelley Winters join the all- star cast that makes this disaster movie one of my favorites! Full Review

March 18, 2010

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