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On the Beach

First aired on Dec 17, 1959

Runtime: 134 mins

70%

Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

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?

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Gregory Peck | Dwight Towers
Ava Gardner | Moira Davidson
Fred Astaire | Julian Osborn
Anthony Perkins | Lt. Peter Holmes
Donna Anderson | Mary Holmes
Guy Doleman | Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
Featured Crew
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John Paxton | Screenplay
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Stanley Kramer | Director
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Sam Freedle | Script Supervisor
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Lee Zavitz | Special Effects
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Jane Shugrue | Hairstylist
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Frank Prehoda | Makeup Artist