The Last Voyage (1960)

Director: Andrew Stone
Starring: Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, George Sanders

Synopsis:
The aging passenger liner Claridon is on its final voyage and all seems to be going well until a fire breaks out. Though the fire is contained, it is only the beginning of the Claridon's troubles. While the captain and crew grapple with life or death decisions, a small family is caught in the middle of the unfolding disaster.

Impressions:
I'm honestly not a big fan of disaster movies. I didn't much like the original wave and I really didn't care for the resurgence in the 90s. However, I did like this film and if you like disaster films, particularly disasters at sea, this is a good one. There's a good balance between the high-level drama of the captain and the more personal drama of the Henderson family. In light of recent disasters like the Costa Concordia incident, you might find it an intriguing study.

Both George Sanders and Robert Stack deliver good performances as Captain Adams and Cliff Henderson respectively, but I also want to give props to Woody Strode for his role as engineman Hank Lawson. I'll be keeping an eye out for other roles of his.

In conclusion, even if you're like me and not a big fan of disaster movies, I think this one is worth seeing, so be sure to recommend they play it on your next cruise. ^o^

Rating:
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