Opening scene, Habib lies dying. Hubris says, "Goodby traitor. Enjoy your journey. They do say getting there is half the fun." Before 1958, if an American wanted to go see Europe he had to go by boat. In 1958 jetliners started making passenger flights to Europe. This prompted the Cunard shipping line to improve onboard amenities and market their trans-Atlantic voyages as far more enjoyable than air travel. They ran a massive ad campaign around the line "Getting there is half the fun." This was the beginning of the cruise industry.