On the Beach (1959)
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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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| Original title | On the Beach |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 17, 1959 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, dystopia, san francisco, california, end of the world, post-apocalyptic future, submarine, australia, nuclear radiation, black and white, nuclear war, melbourne, australia, nuclear holocaust |
FAQ
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 on Dec 17, 1959 (status: Released).
Who directed On the Beach?
Stanley Kramer directed On the Beach.
What is the TMDB rating of On the Beach?
On the Beach has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 251 votes.