In 1964, atomic war wipes out humanity in the northern hemisphere; one American submarine finds temporary safe haven in Australia, where life-as-usual covers growing despair. In denial about the loss of his wife and children in the holocaust, American Captain Towers meets careworn but gorgeous Moira Davidson, who begins to fall for him. The sub returns after reconnaissance a month (or less) before the end; will Towers and Moira find comfort with each other?
Gregory Peck
as Dwight Towers
Ava Gardner
as Moira Davidson
Fred Astaire
as Julian Osborn
Anthony Perkins
as Lt. Peter Holmes
Donna Anderson
as Mary Holmes
Guy Doleman
as Lt. Cmdr. Farrel
John Meillon
as Ralph Swain
Harp McGuire
as Lt. Sunderstrom
Lola Brooks
as Lt. Hosgood
Ken Wayne
as Lt. Benson
Joe McCormick
as Ackerman
Lou Vernon
as Bill Davidson