On the Beach (1959)
On the Beach is a 1959 science fiction movie directed by Stanley Kramer, with a running time of 2h 14m. It stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire.
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?
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What is On the Beach about?
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?
When was On the Beach released?
On the Beach was released on 17 December 1959.
How long is On the Beach?
On the Beach runs 2h 14m.
Who made On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Stanley Kramer.
Where can I watch On the Beach?
On the Beach is available on TCM and Tubi TV.
Where to watch On the Beach
Stream: TCM
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
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
- Joe McCormick as Ackerman
- Lou Vernon as Bill Davidson
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