On the Beach
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Summary
On the Beach is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,398 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- On the Beach received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[3].
- On the Beach's instance of is recorded as film[4].
- On the Beach was directed by Stanley Kramer[5].
- John Paxton wrote the screenplay for On the Beach[6].
- Nevil Shute wrote the screenplay for On the Beach[7].
- On the Beach's composer is recorded as Ernest Gold[8].
- On the Beach's genre is science fiction film[9].
- On the Beach's genre is disaster film[10].
- On the Beach's genre is drama film[11].
- On the Beach's genre is post-apocalyptic film[12].
- On the Beach's genre is dystopian film[13].
- On the Beach's based on is recorded as On the Beach[14].
- A cast member of On the Beach was Gregory Peck[15].
- A cast member of On the Beach was Ava Gardner[16].
- A cast member of On the Beach was Fred Astaire[17].
- A cast member of On the Beach was Anthony Perkins[18].
- A cast member of On the Beach was John Tate[19].
- A cast member of On the Beach was John Meillon[20].
- On the Beach was produced by Stanley Kramer[21].
- On the Beach's production company is recorded as Stanley Kramer Productions[22].
- On the Beach's director of photography is recorded as Daniel L. Fapp[23].
- On the Beach's director of photography is recorded as Giuseppe Rotunno[24].
- The original language of On the Beach was English[25].
- On the Beach's Commons category is recorded as On the Beach (1959 film)[26].
- On the Beach was distributed by video on demand[27].
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Authorship and Creation
On the Beach was produced by Stanley Kramer[21]. It was directed by Stanley Kramer[5]. Screenwriters include John Paxton[6] and Nevil Shute[7]. Cast members include Gregory Peck[15], Ava Gardner[16], Fred Astaire[17], Anthony Perkins[18], John Tate[19], and John Meillon[20].
Publication
Publication dates include January 1, 1959[28] and December 17, 1959[29]. The original language of On the Beach was English[25]. Genres include science fiction film[9], disaster film[10], drama film[11], post-apocalyptic film[12], and dystopian film[13]. It was distributed by video on demand[27].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include suicide[30], dystopia[31], and nuclear warfare[32].
Reception
On the Beach received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[3]. Reviews include 6.4/10[33], 55/100[34], and 78%[35].
Adaptations and Inspiration
On the Beach's after a work by is recorded as Nevil Shute[36].
Why It Matters
On the Beach ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,398 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] It is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
What awards did On the Beach receive?
Honors received include National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[3].