On the Beach (1959) Drama Sci-Fi Romance
On the Beach (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.8/10
On the Beach Plot Synopsis:
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?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months.
Tagline: The Biggest Story Of our Time!
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On the Beach Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Awards: 4
Nominations: 9
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / On the Beach Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 17, 1959
Writers: John Paxton, Nevil Shute
Producers: Stanley Kramer
Editors: Frederic Knudtson
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On the Beach Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Peck | ... | Cmdr. Dwight Lionel Towers |
| Ava Gardner | ... | Moira Davidson |
| Fred Astaire | ... | Julian Osborn |
| Anthony Perkins | ... | Lt. Peter Holmes |
| Donna Anderson | ... | Mary Holmes |
| John Tate | ... | Adm. Bridie |
| Harp McGuire | ... | Lt. Sunderstrom |
| Lola Brooks | ... | Lt. Hosgood |
| Ken Wayne | ... | Lt. Benson |
| Guy Doleman | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Farrel |
| Richard Meikle | ... | Davis |
| John Meillon | ... | Ralph Swain |
| Joe McCormick | ... | Ackerman |
| Lou Vernon | ... | Bill Davidson |
| Kevin Brennan | ... | Dr. King |
| Basil Buller-Murphy | ... | Sir Douglas Froude |
| John Casson | ... | Salvation Army captain |
| Paddy Moran | ... | Stevens |
| Grant Taylor | ... | Morgan |
| Harvey Adams | ... | Sykes (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Gregory Peck, as Cmdr. Dwight Lionel Towers, passed away at age 87 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2½" (1.9 m) - Ava Gardner, as Moira Davidson, passed away at age 67 in Westm.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: A. Gardner - Fred Astaire, as Julian Osborn, passed away at age 88 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Anthony Perkins, as Lt. Peter Holmes, passed away at age 60 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: A.P. | Tony Perkins - Donna Anderson (b. September 5, 1939) – Mary Holmes
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Donna Anderson Marshall | Donna Marshall - John Tate, as Adm. Bridie, passed away at age 64 in Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Harp McGuire – Lt. Sunderstrom
- Lola Brooks – Lt. Hosgood
- Ken Wayne, as Lt. Benson, passed away at age 68 in .
- Guy Doleman, as Lt. Cmdr. Farrel, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Guy Dolman - Richard Meikle – Davis
- John Meillon – Ralph Swain
- Joe McCormick – Ackerman
- Lou Vernon – Bill Davidson
- Kevin Brennan – Dr. King
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