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On the Beach

The Biggest Story of Our Time!

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Released: 1959-12-16

Runtime: 134 minutes

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?

Genres

  • Science Fiction
  • Drama
  • Romance

Production Companies

  • Stanley Kramer Productions (US)
  • United Artists (US)

Additional Information

Budget: $2900000

Revenue: $2200000

Popularity: 1.5018

Vote Average: 6.591 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

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IMDb: tt0053137