The Last Voyage (1960)

Obstinate captain George Sanders of an aged transpacific ocean liner refuses to heed his crew’s warnings to the detriment of a number of souls on the vessel. Married passengers Dorothy Malone and Robert Stack must contend with the results of one of his early bad decisions if they don’t want to be joining those going down with the ship. While boat settings aren’t my favorite, I always enjoy a good disaster film. What keeps this one from being among the greats is that instead of spreading the tension over an all-star cast, most of its attention is focused on the boring couple and their incompetent child. One of the few reprieves from their tale of woe is the well-oiled, muscular command of machinist Woody Strode. 

Oscar Nomination: Best Effects, Special Effects