On the Beach

USA 1959, 133 minutes
Dir. Stanley Kramer
Genres: Classics, Drama

Feat. Ava Gardner, Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins

Aroview: 50's cold war paranoia piece set in post-WW2 Melbourne, the only place in the world yet untouched by creeping radiation. Based on Nevil Shute's bestseller.

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3 stars (Good Enough) The sci-fi elements were handled very well e.g. the empty streets. The rest of the screenplay required patience. ~Tubbs

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