USA,
1972, 117 min
Cinematography:
Harold E. StineComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Arthur O'Connell, Leslie Nielsen (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
It's New Year's Eve and the luxury ocean liner Poseidon is on a magnificent voyage from New York to Athens. Unfortunately, disaster befalls passengers and crew when the cruise ship is capsized by a huge tidal wave brought on by a submarine-induced earthquake. Though the casualties are many, 10 passengers survive to make a harrowing journey up to the overturned ship's bottom where they try and escape to safety. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1973 - Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 1973 - Shelley Winters (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1973 - Harold E. Stine (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1973 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1973 - John Williams (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1973 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1973 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1973 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1973 - Gene Hackman (Best Leading Actor)
- 1973 - Shelley Winters (Best Supporting Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1973 - Shelley Winters (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1973 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1973 - John Williams (Best Original Score)
- 1973 - Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn (Best Original Song)