On the Beach(1959)
“The Biggest Story of Our Time!”
Overview
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?
Director
Stanley Kramer
Studio
Stanley Kramer Productions
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Dwight Towers
Ava Gardner
as Moira Davidson
Fred Astaire
as Julian Osborn
Anthony Perkins
as Lt. Peter Holmes
Donna Anderson
as Mary Holmes
Guy Doleman
as Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
John Meillon
as Ralph Swain
Harp McGuire
as Lt. Sunderstrom
Lola Brooks
as Lt. Hosgood
Ken Wayne
as Lt. Benson
Joe McCormick
as Ackerman
Lou Vernon
as Bill Davidson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Stanley Kramer Productions
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Where can I watch On the Beach?▼
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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?
Who directed On the Beach?▼
On the Beach was directed by Stanley Kramer and released in 1959. It is a science fiction, drama, romance film.
How long is On the Beach?▼
On the Beach has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in On the Beach?▼
The cast of On the Beach includes Gregory Peck as Dwight Towers, Ava Gardner as Moira Davidson, Fred Astaire as Julian Osborn, Anthony Perkins as Lt. Peter Holmes, Donna Anderson as Mary Holmes and more.
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