On the beach /

Radioactive fallout from a nuclear war has wiped out the entire northern hemisphere, with the exception of Australia. With fallout expected momentarily, the Australians review their lives, establish new relationships and prepare for their tragic demise.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	On the beach (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors:	United Artists Corporation, Lomitas Productions, MGM Home Entertainment Inc
Other Authors:	Peck, Gregory, 1916-2003, Gardner, Ava, 1922-1990, Astaire, Fred, Perkins, Anthony, 1932-1992, Paxton, John, 1911-1985, Kramer, Stanley, Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English French
Language Notes:	In English, with optional French language track (both mono); subtitles available in French and Spanish. Closed-captioned.
Published:	Santa Monica, Calif. : MGM Home Entertainment, [2000]
Edition:	Widescreen version.
Subjects:	Nuclear warfare > Drama. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Feature films.

Description
Summary:	Radioactive fallout from a nuclear war has wiped out the entire northern hemisphere, with the exception of Australia. With fallout expected momentarily, the Australians review their lives, establish new relationships and prepare for their tragic demise.
Item Description:	Based on: On the beach / Nevil Shute. Originally produced as a motion picture by Lomitas Productions and released by United Artists in 1959. Special feature: collectible booklet. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (134 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 leaflet.
Format:	DVD; Dolby digital.
Audience:	Not rated.