On the Beach(1959)

The Biggest Story of Our Time!

66

2h 14m

  • Science Fiction,
  • Drama,
  • Romance

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?

Cast

  • Gregory Peck

    Gregory Peck

    Dwight Towers

  • Ava Gardner

    Ava Gardner

    Moira Davidson

  • Fred Astaire

    Fred Astaire

    Julian Osborn

  • Anthony Perkins

    Anthony Perkins

    Lt. Peter Holmes

  • Donna Anderson

    Donna Anderson

    Mary Holmes

  • Guy Doleman

    Guy Doleman

    Lt. Cmdr. Farrel

  • John Meillon

    John Meillon

    Ralph Swain

  • Harp McGuire

    Harp McGuire

    Lt. Sunderstrom

  • Lola Brooks

    Lola Brooks

    Lt. Hosgood

  • Ken Wayne

    Ken Wayne

    Lt. Benson

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    Status

    Released (Dec 17, 1959)

    Budget

    $2,900,000

    Revenue

    $2,200,000

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