USA,
1959, 134 min
Directed by:
Stanley KramerScreenplay:
John PaxtonCinematography:
Giuseppe RotunnoComposer:
Ernest GoldCast:
Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Guy Doleman, Donna Anderson, John Meillon, Gerry Duggan, Joe McCormick, Peter Williams, Grant Taylor (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
After World War III is over, all life in the northern hemisphere is wiped out. Only the inhabitants of Australia, along with the crew of the US submarine Sawfish, survive. But when the Sawfish goes on an exploratory journey to assess the atmosphere, it soon becomes apparent that the end is near for everyone. (Signal One Entertainment)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1960 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1960 - Ernest Gold (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1960 - United Nations Award
- 1960 - Ava Gardner (Best Foreign Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1960 - Ernest Gold (Best Original Score)
- 1960 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1960 - Promoting International Understanding
- 1960 - Stanley Kramer (Best Director)
- 1960 - Fred Astaire (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1959 - Best Film