On the Beach (1959)

12/17/1959 (US) • 2h 14m

Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

The Biggest Story of Our Time!

Overview

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?

Top Billed Cast

Gregory Peck

Dwight Towers

Ava Gardner

Moira Davidson

Fred Astaire

Julian Osborn

Anthony Perkins

Lt. Peter Holmes

Donna Anderson

Mary Holmes

Guy Doleman

Lt. Cmdr. Farrel

John Meillon

Ralph Swain

Harp McGuire

Lt. Sunderstrom

Lola Brooks

Lt. Hosgood


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,900,000.00

Revenue

$2,200,000.00

Keywords

australia

based on novel or book

nuclear war

submarine

san francisco, california

dystopia

post-apocalyptic future

nuclear radiation

end of the world

melbourne, australia

nuclear holocaust

morse code

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