The Poseidon Adventure
“Hell, upside down.”
Synopsis
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Gene Hackman
Reverend Scott
Ernest Borgnine
Mike Rogo
Stella Stevens
Linda Rogo
Shelley Winters
Belle Rosen
Jack Albertson
Manny Rosen
Red Buttons
James Martin
Roddy McDowall
Acres
Carol Lynley
Nonnie Parry
Pamela Sue Martin
Susan Shelby
Eric Shea
Robin Shelby
Arthur O'Connell
John, the Chaplain
Leslie Nielsen
Captain Harrison
Fred Sadoff
Mr. Linarcos
Sheila Allen
Nurse
Jan Arvan
Doctor
Byron Webster
Purser
John Crawford
Chief Engineer
Bob Hastings
M. C.
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 13, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.91x
+$79.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Poseidon Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $84.6M
- Production Studios
- Kent Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes, Paul Gallico
John Williams
Harold E. Stine
Harold F. Kress
Irwin Allen, Sidney Marshall, Steve Broidy
Department Leadership Roster
Irwin Allen
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Sidney Marshall
Producer
Steve Broidy
Producer
Ronald Neame
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
William J. Creber
Production Design
Harold E. Stine
Director of Photography
Wendell Mayes
Screenplay
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Paul Zastupnevich
Costume Design
Paul Stader
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Poseidon Adventure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Poseidon Adventure about?
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
Who directed The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in The Poseidon Adventure?
The principal cast of The Poseidon Adventure includes Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson.
When was The Poseidon Adventure released and how long is it?
The Poseidon Adventure was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $84.6M at the worldwide box office (16.91 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Poseidon Adventure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Poseidon Adventure was composed by John Williams.
Is The Poseidon Adventure based on a book or true story?
The Poseidon Adventure is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Gallico".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Poseidon Adventure?
The Poseidon Adventure holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).