6.7On the Beach · 1959
On the Beach (1959) is a Science Fiction / Drama / Romance film directed by Stanley Kramer, starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire.
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6.7Overview
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, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, Guy Doleman, John Meillon, Harp McGuire
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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 in 1959.
Who stars in "On the Beach"?
The cast includes Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins.
