On the Beach

Stanley Kramer
1959-12-16

The Biggest Story of Our Time!
6.6
134 min

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

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