On the Beach

The Biggest Story of Our Time!

Directed by Stanley Kramer

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?

Cast

Gregory Peck

Dwight Towers

Ava Gardner

Moira Davidson

Fred Astaire

Julian Osborn

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