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On the Beach

1959
6.7 ⭐
2h 14m
Science Fiction
Drama
Romance
"The Biggest Story of Our Time!"

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 & Crew
Gregory Peck
Gregory PeckDwight Towers
Ava Gardner
Ava GardnerMoira Davidson
Fred Astaire
Fred AstaireJulian Osborn
Anthony Perkins
Anthony PerkinsLt. Peter Holmes
Donna Anderson
Donna AndersonMary Holmes
Guy Doleman
Guy DolemanLt. Cmdr. Farrel
John Meillon
John MeillonRalph Swain
Harp McGuire
Harp McGuireLt. Sunderstrom
Lola Brooks
Lola BrooksLt. Hosgood
Ken Wayne
Ken WayneLt. Benson
Joe McCormick
Joe McCormickAckerman
Lou Vernon
Lou VernonBill Davidson