On the Beach
Synopsis
The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.
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On the Beach 2000 Trailer.avi
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-11
Top Cast
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Armand Assante
Cmdr. Dwight Towers
Rachel Ward
Moira Davidson
Bryan Brown
Dr. Julian Osborne
Jacqueline McKenzie
Mary Davidson Holmes
Grant Bowler
Lt. Peter Holmes
Tieghan Webber
Jenny Holmes
Steve Bastoni
First Officer Neil Hirsch
Allison Webber
Jenny Holmes
David Ross Paterson
Chief Wawrzeniak
Kevin Copeland
Sonarman Bobby Swain
Todd MacDonald
Radioman Giles
Joe Petruzzi
Lt. Tony Garcia
Catherine Sutherland
Nurse
Craig Beamer
Crewman Reid
Jonathan Oldham
Crewman Parsons
Trent Huen
Crewman Samuel Huynh
Donni Frizzell
Crewman Rossi
Jon Stewart
Crewman Burns
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paxton
- Original Score
- Christopher Gordon
- Original Title
- On the Beach
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, Showtime Networks, Southern Star
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
John Paxton, Nevil Shute, Bill Kerby, David Williamson
Christopher Gordon
László Baranyai, Martin McGrath, Ian McMillan
Errol Sullivan, Peter E. Strauss, John Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mulcahy
Director
John Paxton
Screenplay
John Edwards
Producer
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Beach
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What is On the Beach about?
The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear destruction and a gigantic wave of radiation is floating in on the breezes. One American sub located in the Pacific has survived and is met with disdain by the Australians. The calculations of Australia's most renowned scientist says the country is doomed. However, one of his rivals says that he is wrong. He believes that 1000 people can be relocated to the northern hemisphere, where his assumptions indicate the radiation levels may be lower. The American Captain is asked to take a mission to the north to determine which scientist is right.
Who directed On the Beach?
On the Beach was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in On the Beach?
The principal cast of On the Beach includes Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Jacqueline McKenzie, Grant Bowler.
When was On the Beach released and how long is it?
On the Beach was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 3h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Beach was composed by Christopher Gordon.
Is On the Beach based on a book or true story?
On the Beach is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nevil Shute".
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Beach?
On the Beach holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).