On the Beach (1959)
Synopsis
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?
Release Date: 1959-12-17
Runtime: 134 minutes
Director: Stanley Kramer
Budget: $2,900,000 USD
Revenue: $2,200,000 USD
Top Cast
- Gregory Peck as Dwight Towers
- Ava Gardner as Moira Davidson
- Fred Astaire as Julian Osborn
- Anthony Perkins as Lt. Peter Holmes
- Donna Anderson as Mary Holmes
- Guy Doleman as Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
- John Meillon as Ralph Swain
- Harp McGuire as Lt. Sunderstrom
- Lola Brooks as Lt. Hosgood
- Ken Wayne as Lt. Benson
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