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On the Beach

On the Beach

# The Biggest Story of Our Time!
Science Fiction   Drama   Romance
📜 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?
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1959-12-16
⌚ Running Time: 134 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.6

Beloved Cast

Gregory Peck original image
Dwight Towers
Gregory Peck
Ava Gardner original image
Moira Davidson
Ava Gardner
Fred Astaire original image
Julian Osborn
Fred Astaire
Anthony Perkins original image
Lt. Peter Holmes
Anthony Perkins
Donna Anderson original image
Mary Holmes
Donna Anderson
Guy Doleman original image
Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
Guy Doleman
John Meillon original image
Ralph Swain
John Meillon
Harp McGuire original image
Lt. Sunderstrom
Harp McGuire
Lola Brooks original image
Lt. Hosgood
Lola Brooks
Ken Wayne original image
Lt. Benson
Ken Wayne
Joe McCormick original image
Ackerman
Joe McCormick
Lou Vernon original image
Bill Davidson
Lou Vernon
Kevin Brennan original image
Dr. King
Kevin Brennan
John Tate original image
Adm. Bridie
John Tate

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