On the Beach
1959
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?
Director:
Stanley Kramer
Writers:
John Paxton, Nevil Shute
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 9 nominations total
Production:
Stanley Kramer
Country:
United States
