On the Beach - 1959

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?

134min
1959
PG
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.1/10

Cast

Gregory Peck profile pictureGregory PeckDwight Towers
Ava Gardner profile pictureAva GardnerMoira Davidson
Fred Astaire profile pictureFred AstaireJulian Osborn
Anthony Perkins profile pictureAnthony PerkinsLt. Peter Holmes
Donna Anderson profile pictureDonna AndersonMary Holmes
Guy Doleman profile pictureGuy DolemanLt. Cmdr. Farrel
John Meillon profile pictureJohn MeillonRalph Swain
Harp McGuire profile pictureHarp McGuireLt. Sunderstrom
Lola Brooks profile pictureLola BrooksLt. Hosgood
Ken Wayne profile pictureKen WayneLt. Benson

About On the Beach

On the Beach 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?

Age Rating: PG
Runtime: 134min

Extra details

Original Title: On the Beach
Original Language: English
Directed By: Stanley Kramer
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer ProductionsUnited Artists