Movie Settings Database

On the Beach

Where:

Victoria California

When:

The 1960s

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?

Released in 1959 — 134 minutes

Genres:

Science Fiction Drama Romance

Language:

English