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?

Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

Director: Stanley Kramer

Actors: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, John Tate, Harp McGuire, Lola Brooks, Ken Wayne, Guy Doleman

Release date: 1959-12-16

Country of origin: United States of America, Australia

Length: 2h 14m

Ratings:

• 7.1/10
• 77%
• 55/100