The Poseidon Adventure
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
Critics Sentiment
Scott grabs burning valve wheel and sacrifices himself for group
Linda Rogo loses grip and falls to her death
The film peaks dramatically with Scott's heroic sacrifice after Linda Rogo's death, jumping from 6.5 to 9.2 as critics found Hackman's final scene powerfully moving.
Critics consistently praise The Poseidon Adventure as the gold standard of disaster films, with sentiment building strongly after a modest setup to spectacular capsizing sequences. The film maintains high engagement through character-driven drama and practical effects, peaking with Gene Hackman's sacrificial death scene that reviewers found genuinely moving. Despite some dated elements and occasional camp, critics found the film's commitment to character development and practical disaster sequences created lasting emotional impact.
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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.
Ernie F. Orsatti
Terry
Erik L. Nelson
Mr. Tinkham
Crew
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