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Viimeisellä rannalla

Original title: On the Beach
  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 14min
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
13K
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Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner in On the Beach (1959)
DramaRomanceSci-Fi

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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
13K
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  • Director
    • Stanley Kramer
  • Writers
    • John Paxton(screenplay)
    • Nevil Shute(novel)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Ava Gardner
    • Fred Astaire
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stanley Kramer
  • Writers
    • John Paxton(screenplay)
    • Nevil Shute(novel)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Ava Gardner
    • Fred Astaire
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    • 186User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations total

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    On the Beach (1959)
    Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck, and Anthony Perkins in On the Beach (1959)
    Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck, Anthony Perkins, and Ava Gardner in On the Beach (1959)
    Fred Astaire, Gregory Peck, and Anthony Perkins in On the Beach (1959)
    Fred Astaire and Gregory Peck in On the Beach (1959)
    On the Beach (1959)
    Anthony Perkins and Donna Anderson in On the Beach (1959)
    Paddy Moran in On the Beach (1959)
    Ava Gardner in On the Beach (1959)
    Gregory Peck and John Tate in On the Beach (1959)
    Anthony Perkins and Donna Anderson in On the Beach (1959)
    Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner in On the Beach (1959)

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    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Cmdr. Dwight Lionel Towersas Cmdr. Dwight Lionel Towers
    Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner
    • Moira Davidsonas Moira Davidson
    Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire
    • Julian Osbornas Julian Osborn
    Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins
    • Lt. Peter Holmesas Lt. Peter Holmes
    Donna Anderson
    Donna Anderson
    • Mary Holmesas Mary Holmes
    John Tate
    • Adm. Bridieas Adm. Bridie
    Harp McGuire
    Harp McGuire
    • Lt. Sunderstromas Lt. Sunderstrom
    Lola Brooks
    • Lt. Hosgoodas Lt. Hosgood
    Ken Wayne
    Ken Wayne
    • Lt. Bensonas Lt. Benson
    Guy Doleman
    Guy Doleman
    • Lt. Cmdr. Farrelas Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
    Richard Meikle
    • Davisas Davis
    John Meillon
    John Meillon
    • Ralph Swainas Ralph Swain
    Joe McCormick
    • Ackermanas Ackerman
    Lou Vernon
    • Bill Davidsonas Bill Davidson
    Kevin Brennan
    • Dr. Kingas Dr. King
    Basil Buller-Murphy
    • Sir Douglas Froudeas Sir Douglas Froude
    John Casson
    • Salvation Army captainas Salvation Army captain
    Paddy Moran
    Paddy Moran
    • Stevensas Stevens
    • Director
      • Stanley Kramer
    • Writers
      • John Paxton(screenplay)
      • Nevil Shute(novel)
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    Storyline

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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? —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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    • Taglines
      • The Biggest Story Of our Time!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie was filmed in 1959. For one year (July 4, 1959 - July 4, 1960) the US flag had 49 stars. In the opening scene a 49-star flag can be seen flying from the submarine.
    • Goofs
      At the very beginning of the film, a radio announcer is heard reporting that no life survives anywhere but Australia. Later Admiral Bridie suggests that it might be possible for life to continue in Antarctica, indicating that that continent is also not yet affected by radiation. In any event, the basic premise - that Australia would still harbor life while every other site on the globe has been destroyed or rendered lifeless - including, among other places, New Zealand, farther south and much less of a target than Australia would be - is illogical and physically a virtual impossibility. (By contrast, in the novel the entire Southern Hemisphere is untouched by the atomic war itself, though the radioactivity gradually drifts southward.)
    • Quotes

      Julian Osborne: The war started when people accepted the idiotic principle that peace could be maintained by arranging to defend themselves with weapons they couldn't possibly use without committing suicide.

    • Crazy credits
      The following acknowledgment appears in the opening credits: "We acknowledge with appreciation the assistance given by the Royal Australian Navy and, in particular, by the officers and men of H.M.A.S. Melbourne and H.M.S. Andrew."
    • Connections
      Edited into 365 days, also known as a Year (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Waltzing Matilda
      Original music by Christina McPherson, revised music by Marie Cowan and lyrics by A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson (as A.B. Paterson)

    User reviews186

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    Top review
    10/10
    Perfectly paced and well acted, it keeps melodrama minimised
    In an era (1959) and on a topic (nuclear war) that usually demands melodrama, "On the Beach" resists. In fact, the all-star principal cast and director Stanley Kramer seem to treat the topic as a stage play, focussing on the individual. And that is how such a story should be treated. Life on the northern hemisphere has been destroyed a defence mistake by one of the (then) two superpowers. Gregory Peck's nuclear-powered submarine was submerged at the time (they stayed under water for a hell of a long time in those days). The sub heads for Melbourne, Australia, which is one of the only places in the world not yet affected by radiation. But the radiation will come, and this is where the truth of the piece comes out.

    The inhabitants of 'the end of the world' go through what you would expect: denial, anger, clinging to the thinnest hope, and finally, resignation. As I said at the start, this is clearly a story about the individual. Kramer knows this, and the cast of Ava Gardner, Tony Perkins, John Meillon and Fred Astaire play it with a reality that is all too rare. Even recent films like Final Impact fail to deliver on this count. The real joy of the film is the pacing, which gives the cast the chance to play it like it should be played. Astaire proves he is an actor, and only once slips into his raised eyebrow 'top hat and tails' mode. It is a well thought out movie without the Hollywood ending, but such is the art of Kramer that the ending is a good resolution, not just a funeral. The camera work is exceptional throughout, starting with the continuous shots in Peck's submarine. I don't know about the Waltzing Matilda music at the start, however. But it does work later in the piece, and makes it worthy of the Academy Award nomination it received.
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    • Kafca
    • May 4, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1960 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • On the Beach
    • Filming locations
      • Frankston, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Stanley Kramer Productions
      • Lomitas Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,900,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 14min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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