In this 1959 doomsday classic, a U.S. submarine led by Capt. Dwight Towers (Gregory Peck)



surfaces near Melbourne,



where the passengers learn that nuclear war has wiped out most of humanity. And it won't be long before radiation kills the Australians as well. The tense drama features standout performances by Peck,



Ava Gardner



as Towers's lover, Fred Astaire



as a guilt-wracked scientist & Anthony Perkins



& Donna Anderson as newlyweds.

Rated NR 2 hours 14 minutes 1959

3.25 stars. (David-2.5 stars; Dale-4 stars). We both found this a bit slow (sorry Martin!) but I did love the story & always enjoy Fred Astaire & especially Gregory Peck (oh god is voice is just so nice to hear).