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Film Synopsis
On the Beach (1959) follows the crew of a nuclear submarine that reaches Australia after a devastating world war destroys most life in the Northern Hemisphere. As the survivors realize that drifting radiation will eventually reach them as well, they attempt to continue their lives while confronting the certainty of extinction. This science fiction drama blends Cold War anxiety, existential reflection, and somber post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
On the Beach Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Kino BD-A/US 2014 | Imprint BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2022 | Signal One BD-B/UK/OOP 2015 | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Adrian Martin | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Philip Davey (Written) and Read by Douglas Hansell | ||||
| Fallout | ||||
| Clothes to Die For: “On the Beach” Costumes of Ava Gardner - Video Essay by Elissa Rose | ||||
| Making “On the Beach” - 8mm Footage | ||||
| No Safety Nets: Human Horror and “On the Beach” - Video Essay by Kat Ellinger | ||||
| After the “Fallout” - Interview with Director Lawrence Johnston | ||||
| Interview with Kim Newman on Apocalypse Cinema | ||||
| Interview with Actress Donna Anderson | ||||
| Archival Audio Interview with Actor Gregory Peck | ||||
| Outtakes, Location Footage and Costume Test | ||||
| “Big Stars Arrive in Melbourne” | ||||
| Ava Gardner Wardrobe Tests | ||||
| Stanley Kramer’s Photo Album - With Optional Descriptive Text | ||||
| Stills Gallery [Imprint] - Posters and Lobby Cards, Photos | ||||
| Stills Gallery [Signal One] - Photos, Lobby Cards | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer for “Fallout” | ||||
| Radio Spots |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Imprint’s Blu-ray includes a 40-page booklet.
- MGM’s DVD contains no extras.
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