

134 min
On the Beach
Directed by Stanley Kramer
Starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner
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...
Release
Dec 17, 1959
Budget
$2.9M
Breakeven
$7.3M(2.5x)
Gross
$2,200,000
Profit
-$5,050,000
The Biggest Story of Our Time!
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?
Release
Dec 17, 1959
Budget
$2.9M
Breakeven
$7.3M(2.5x)
Gross
$2,200,000
Profit
-$5,050,000
134 min