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Juggernaut

Juggernaut

Thriller · Action · Adventure · 1974

A terrorist demands a huge ransom in exchange for information on how to disarm the seven bombs he has planted aboard a trans-Atlantic cruise ship. Inspired by real events.

Movie details

Juggernaut

“The greatest sea adventure in history has just begun!”

1974 Thriller · Action · Adventure 1h 49m

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A terrorist demands a huge ransom in exchange for information on how to disarm the seven bombs he has planted aboard a trans-Atlantic cruise ship. Inspired by real events.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Juggernaut?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Lester

Written by

Richard Alan Simmons · Alan Plater

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Fallon

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

Captain Alex Brunel

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Charlie Braddock

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Supt. John McCleod

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Barbara Banister

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Nicholas Porter

Clifton James

Clifton James

Corrigan

Court is in session

Put Juggernaut on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.