On the Beach
“The Biggest Story of Our Time!”
6.6
Rating
(223 votes)
2h 14m
Runtime
1959
Released
1
Popularity
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?
Status
Released
Original Title
On the Beach
Release Date
1959-12-17
Languages
English
Budget
USD 2,900,000
Revenue
USD 2,200,000
Profit
-USD 700,000
Directors
Writers
John PaxtonScreenplay
