On the Beach 1959
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What is On the Beach?
On the Beach is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 17, 1959
- Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
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Overview
On the Beach is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Stanley Kramer Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An American submarine seeks safe haven in Australia after an atomic war wipes out the northern hemisphere.”
- Features a compelling romance amid global despair
- Explores the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust
- Deals with a grim and hopeless subject matter
Watch it if you are interested in a dramatic romance set against the backdrop of a nuclear apocalypse.
The film contains mature themes regarding the end of humanity and the emotional weight of a nuclear disaster.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the film set?
The film is set in 1964.
What event wipes out the northern hemisphere?
An atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere.
Where does the American submarine find safe haven?
The submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia.
Who is Captain Towers?
Captain Towers is an American captain whose wife and children were lost in the holocaust.
Who does Captain Towers meet in Australia?
He meets Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him while life-as-usual covers growing despair.
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