An American disaster adventure; Although the stellar cast is submarine, Gene Hackman soon sorts the men from the buoys when drama unfolds. Ernest Borgnine chews up what scenery is left but Oscar nominated Shelley Winters provides good support. Visual effects are always better in remakes but in this original the special effects and set design work to ensure tension runs high in the rafters. Scored by John Williams, it won an Oscar for Elizabeth McGovern's strong performance of the song, "The Morning After".
Review of The Poseidon Adventure
