The Poseidon Adventure (1972) — Screenplay
On a capsized ocean liner, a disparate group of survivors must climb upward through the wreck to escape the sinking ship and certain death.
- Written by
- Stirling Silliphant, Wendell Mayes
- Genre
- Drama, Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Studios
- Length
- 164 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in ensemble pacing and sustained tension, balancing multiple character arcs within a single, escalating crisis. Its clear act structure and efficient use of confined space offer valuable lessons in building claustrophobic momentum and managing life-or-death stakes.
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