On the Beach (1959)
The Biggest Story of Our Time!
1959 · 2h 14m · Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Stanley Kramer
Writers: John Paxton, Nevil Shute
Music by: Ernest Gold
Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno
Editor: Frederic Knudtson
Box office: $2M · Budget: $3M · Rated 6.7/10 by 245 viewers
Cast
Gregory Peck as Dwight TowersAva Gardner as Moira DavidsonFred Astaire as Julian OsbornAnthony Perkins as Lt. Peter HolmesDonna Anderson as Mary HolmesGuy Doleman as Lt. Cmdr. FarrelJohn Meillon as Ralph SwainHarp McGuire as Lt. SunderstromLola Brooks as Lt. HosgoodKen Wayne as Lt. BensonJoe McCormick as AckermanLou Vernon as Bill DavidsonMore like this
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