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The Poseidon Adventure   1972         PG, 117 min. Genre: Adventure / Action / Drama / Thriller Director: Ronald Neame   Cast: Gene Hackman, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Shelley Winters, Leslie Nielsen, Arthur O'Connell, Ernest Borgnine, Carol Lynley, Stella Stevens, Jack Albertson, Pamela Sue Martin, Eric Shea, Fred Sadoff, Sheila Allen, Jan Arvan   Their captain (Leslie Nielsen) gives up his life to save the passengers after a tidal wave overturns a luxury cruise ship during New Year's Eve festivities. A small group of survivors—including Mike (Ernest Borgnine), Linda (Stella Stevens), Acres (Roddy McDowall), Belle (Shelley Winters), and Manny (Jack Albertson)—are led by Reverend Frank Scott (Gene Hackman) in a struggle to find safety in their world (ship) that has turned upside down. "The Morning After" won an Academy Award for Best Song. An Oscar was also received for the Visual Effects (Special Achievement Award), and seven other nominations were received, including Best Supporting Actress (Shelley Winters). Cast Gene Hackman Reverend Scott Red Buttons James Martin Roddy McDowall Acres Shelley Winters Belle Rosen Leslie Nielsen Ship Captain Arthur O'Connell Chaplain Ernest Borgnine Mike Rogo Carol Lynley Nonnie Parry Stella Stevens Linda Rogo Jack Albertson Manny Rosen Pamela Sue Martin Susan Shelby Eric Shea Robin Shelby Fred Sadoff Linarcos Sheila Allen Nurse Jan Arvan Doctor

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