On the Beach

On the Beach (1959)

The Biggest Story of Our Time!

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?

Date of release
1959-12-17
TMDB
6.7 / 10 (254)
Runtime
2h 14m
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Director
Stanley Kramer

Casting

  • 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
  • Ken Wayne — Lt. Benson
  • Joe McCormick — Ackerman
  • Lou Vernon — Bill Davidson

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