Duration
135 minutes
Quick Summary
Disaster movie, starring Gene Hackman
About This Program
A luxury cruise liner at sea on New Year's Eve is struck by a freak tidal wave, which leaves it capsized and several passengers and crew trapped. A rebellious priest realises the ship is sinking fast, and leads a band of survivors up through the vessel in search of a way to the surface. Disaster movie, starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen and Roddy McDowall.
The Poseidon Adventure broadcasts on Legend at 2:45pm, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
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Production Details
Year1972
Runtime117 mins
DirectorRonald Neame
Cast & Crew
RN
Ronald NeameDirector
GH
Gene Hackmanas Reverend Frank Scott
CL
Carol Lynleyas Nonnie Parry
SS
Stella Stevensas Linda Rogo
RB
Red Buttonsas James Martin
RM
Roddy McDowallas Acres
EB
Ernest Borgnineas Mike Rogo
SW
Shelley Wintersas Belle Rosen
LN
Leslie Nielsenas Ship's captain