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On the Beach (1959)
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The residents of Australia after a global nuclear war must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months. Director:Stanley Kramer |
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| Gregory Peck | ... | ||
| Ava Gardner | ... | ||
| Fred Astaire | ... | ||
| Anthony Perkins | ... | ||
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Donna Anderson | ... | |
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John Tate | ... | |
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Harp McGuire | ... | |
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Lola Brooks | ... | |
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Ken Wayne | ... | |
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Guy Doleman | ... | |
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Richard Meikle | ... | |
| John Meillon | ... | ||
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Joe McCormick | ... | |
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Lou Vernon | ... | |
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Kevin Brennan | ... | |
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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? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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1.66 : 1
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(uncredited)
Words by George Duffield Jr.
Music by George J. Webb See more »
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Gregory Peck was a lifelong opponent of nuclear weapons, and made On the Beach for this reason. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: The 1964 Australian Grand Prix was held at Sandown International Raceway on 9 February 1964 and not in August as suggested in the film. The circuit is on relatively flat ground and is located in Melbourne's outer south eastern suburbs, surrounding a horse racing course. See more »Soundtracks
"Stand up Stand Up for Jesus"(uncredited)
Words by George Duffield Jr.
Music by George J. Webb See more »
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