The Poseidon adventure
Summary
A group of passengers struggle to survive and escape when their ocean liner completely capsizes at sea. Full description
Summary: |
A group of passengers struggle to survive and escape when their ocean liner completely capsizes at sea. |
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Item Description: |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1972. From the novel by Paul Gallico. Bonus features: Disc 1: Commentary by Ronald Neame; Commentary by Pamela Sue Martin, Stella Stevens and Carol Lynley; Follow the escape!. Disc 2: AMC backstory: The Poseidon adventure; Featurettes: The cast looks back, Falling up with Ernie, The writer: Stirling Silliphant, The herores of the Poseidon, The morning after story, R.M.S. Queen Mary; Conversations with Ronald Neame: Sinking corridor, Generations of fans, Turning over the ship; Vintage promotional material: Original 1972 featurette, The Poseidon adventure teaser, The Poseidon adventure trailer, The towering inferno trailer; American Cinematographer article: The upside-down filming of "The Poseidon adventure" by John Campbell; Galleries: Marketing, Publicity, Behind-the-scenes; Storyboard comparisons. Lobby cards. |
Physical Description: |
2 videodiscs (117 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital; widescreen (anamorphic 2.35:1). |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: PG. |
Awards: |
Academy Awards, 1972: Best song ("Morning after") Golden Globe Awards, 1973: Best supporting actress (Winters) |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Harold E. Stine ; production designed by William Creber ; film editor, Harold F. Kress ; music by John Williams ; "The song from The Poseidon Adventure" words and music by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn, orchestration, Alexander Courage ("The morning after" performed by Maureen McGovern) ; costume designer, Paul Zastupnevich ; set decorator, Raphael Bretton. |
Access: |
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions. |