On the Beach
1959 · Science Fiction, Drama · 2h 14m · ★ 6.7 on TMDB
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On the Beach is a 1959 science fiction and drama movie directed by Stanley Kramer. It stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire. It runs 2h 14m. TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10.
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?
Details
- Released
- December 17, 1959
- Director
- Stanley Kramer
- Cast
- Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, Guy Doleman
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
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