On the Beach
“Well, the world has finally managed to blow itself up”
Series Overview
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 a 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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1 Season • 2 Episodes
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Sun, May 28, 2000
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Episode 2 of the miniseries.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
John Paxton, Nevil Shute, Bill Kerby, David Williamson
Christopher Gordon
Martin McGrath
Errol Sullivan, Peter E. Strauss, John Edwards
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Russell Mulcahy
Director
John Paxton
Screenplay
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
John Edwards
Producer
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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 a 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.
How many seasons does On the Beach have?
On the Beach comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in On the Beach?
Key cast members in On the Beach include Armand Assante, Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Jacqueline McKenzie, Grant Bowler.
Who created or directed On the Beach?
On the Beach was developed and directed by Russell Mulcahy.