A side-by-side, shot-for-shot comparison between The Poseidon Adventure (1972), The Poseidon Adventure (2005), and Poseidon (2005). This side-by-side, shot-for-shot comparison is intended to illustrate the the unique vision of the filmmakers and the variety of choices possible when creating motion pictures adapted from the same novel. edited by Matt Skuta

The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

Feature Film
Directed by Ronald Neame
Screenplay by Stirling Silliphant and Wendell Mayes
Based on the novel by Paul Gallico
Cinematography by Harold E. Stine
Production Design by William J. Creber

The Poseidon Adventure (2005)

TV Mini-Series
Directed by John Putch
Teleplay by Bryce Zabel
Based on the novel by Paul Gallico
Cinematography by Ross Berryman
Production Design by Jonathan A. Carlson
Art Direction by Tom Hannam

Poseidon (2006)

Feature Film
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Screenplay by Mark Protosevich
Based on the novel by Paul Gallico
Cinematography by John Seale
Production Design by William Sandell
Art Direction by Nigel Churcher


First Edition Novel Cover

Left: 1972 Poster; Center: 2005 Poster; Right: 2006 Poster