On the Beach

On the Beach

Well, the world has finally managed to blow itself up

Limited Series 2000 · 2 eps · ★ 8.5 · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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.

Directed by Russell Mulcahy · Written by John Paxton

Network: Showtime

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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

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