On the Beach (1959) 7.3
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. Director:Stanley Kramer |
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On the Beach (1959) 7.3
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. Director:Stanley Kramer |
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Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Gregory Peck | ... | ||
Ava Gardner | ... | ||
Fred Astaire | ... | ||
Anthony Perkins | ... | ||
Donna Anderson | ... | ||
John Tate | ... | ||
Harp McGuire | ... | ||
Lola Brooks | ... | ||
Ken Wayne | ... | ||
Guy Doleman | ... | ||
Richard Meikle | ... | ||
John Meillon | ... | ||
Joe McCormick | ... | ||
Lou Vernon | ... | ||
Kevin Brennan | ... |
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>
I made the mistake of watching this film at 11 pm, in a theater with only 4 other people. We were scattered about...and alone. I have seldom wanted to be in a group as much as I did that night. I almost got up and went to sit in a row with one of the 4. Directing? Brilliant. Cinematography? Brilliant. The cast? Exceptional. Ava Gardner (still beautiful), Gregory Peck, Fred Astair and Anthony Perkins are inspired. I have always wanted to go to Australia. Many years later I got the chance. As the coast of Sydney came into view I started to cry...and didn't know why? Then I realized, I was 'hearing' Waltzing Matilda and remembering.