Like watching paint dry.
Stanley Kramer and John Paxton adapt from Nevil Shute's novel...
On the Beach
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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On the Beach
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 16, 1959
Runtime
2h 14m
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
User Score
66%
Original Title
On the Beach
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions, United Artists
Director
Stanley Kramer
Description
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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Crew
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