On the Beach

"The Biggest Story of Our Time!"

Dec 17 1959 Approved 2h 14m
Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

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?

Plot

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?

Written by

John Paxton, Nevil Shute

Directed by

Stanley Kramer

Cast

Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Stanley Kramer Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 9 nominations total

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