On the Beach
17 December 1959·2h 14min·BBFC PG
Science FictionDramaRomance
In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
Director:Stanley KramerCast:Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins,
In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
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Original Title
On the Beach
Status
Released
Release Date
17/12/1959
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States
Budget
$2,900,000.00
Revenue
$2,200,000.00
