On the beach [videorecording]
2004
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Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Fred Astaire star in this apocalyptic sci-fi drama. In 1964, nuclear war has wiped out all life in Earth's northern hemisphere. After discovering San Francisco to be devastated and deserted, US submarine commander Captain Dwight Towers (Peck) and his crew head for Australia where they await the fallout that will inevitably kill them. Meanwhile, Australian scientist Julian Osborn (Astaire) achieves his life's ambition of winning an auto race and Towers finds romance with good-time girl Moira Davidson (Gardner), who is determined to take one last chance at love.
Main title:
On the beach [videorecording] / producer, Stanley Kramer.
Author:
Kramer, Stanley, directorGold, Ernest, 1921-1999, musicPeck, Gregory, 1916-2003, actorGardner, Ava, 1922-1990, actorAstaire, Fred, actorShute, Nevil, book author
Imprint:
MGM Home Entertainment, 2004.
Collation:
1 videodisc (131 min.) : sd, b&w.
Notes:
Starring: Gregory Peck - Ava Gardner - Fred Astaire - Anthony Perkins.Based on the novel by Nevil Shute.Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Disc format DVD 9 dual layer, Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.85 (17:9) Theatrical widescreen), Enhanced for WideScreen TV, Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Digital 5.1), Other languages German, French (Stereo), Spanish (Dolby Surround), Other Language Sound Dolby Mono, Subtitles (English), Subtitles for hard of hearing (English), Bonus footage, Trailers.Made in 1959.Credits: music, Ernest Gold; cinematographer, Giuseppe Rotunno.DVDW.Dolby Digital.10001061.Credits: music, Ernest Gold.Credits: director, Stanley Kramer; writer, John Paxton; writer, James Lee Barrett; music, Ernest Gold; cinematographer, Giuseppe Rotunno.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson, Lola Brooks, Basil Buller-Murphy, Guy Doleman, Joe McCormick, Harp McGuire, Richard Meikle, John Meillon, John Tate, Lou Vernon, Ken Wayne.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437791.437
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
958628
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