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On the Beach poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.2 / 100
1959·Drama / Romance / Sci-Fi·2h 14m

ON THE BEACH

“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?

Above the Line
Stanley Kramer·DirectorJohn Paxton·ScreenplayNevil Shute·NovelGiuseppe Rotunno·Director of PhotographyErnest Gold·Original Music ComposerFrederic Knudtson·Editor
Cast
Gregory Peck·Dwight TowersAva Gardner·Moira DavidsonFred Astaire·Julian OsbornAnthony Perkins·Lt. Peter HolmesDonna Anderson·Mary HolmesGuy Doleman·Lt. Cmdr. FarrelJohn Meillon·Ralph SwainHarp McGuire·Lt. SunderstromLola Brooks·Lt. HosgoodKen Wayne·Lt. Benson
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
Stanley Kramer·DirectorSam Freedle·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
John Paxton·ScreenplayNevil Shute·Novel
Camera· 2
Giuseppe Rotunno·Director of PhotographyRoss Wood·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Frederic Knudtson·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Ernest Gold·Original Music ComposerHans Wetzel·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 4
Fernando Carrere·Art DirectionRudolph Sternad·Production DesignFrank Prehoda·Makeup ArtistJohn O'Gorman·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Stanley Kramer·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Allen Grice·GafferLee Zavitz·Special EffectsArt Cole·Property MasterJane Shugrue·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
59.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI -24%
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind On the Beach's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Somber, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, close-up illustration of a man and a woman kissing, rendered in warm red and orange tones, dominating the upper and central parts o”

romancedrama
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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