On the Beach
1959 ‧ Sci-fi/War ‧ 2h 14m
After World War III, Australia is the only remaining haven for mankind. However, wind currents carrying lingering radiation all but condemn those on the continent to the same fate suffered by the rest of the world. When the survivors receive a...
Release date: December 17, 1959 (USA)
Director: Stanley Kramer
Distributed by: United Artists
Adapted from: On the Beach
Budget: $2.9 million
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A little on the long side, but the impact builds to a heartbreaking finale. Rachel Ward is spectacular as the boozy spurned woman played by Ava Gardner in the ...