This is the outstanding movie adaptation of the 1957 novel of the same name by British author Nevil Shute. Brought to the silver screen by the renowned director Stanley Kramer.

 

After nuclear war ravages the planet only the population of Australia and a solitary American submarine remain. Having avoided the full impact of the nuclear strikes and fall out radiation, the population begins to come to grips with the reality of the horror that has occurred. However after the captain of the sub (Gregory Peck) discovers a radioactive cloud slowly making its way inland, the population must come to terms with the grim discovery and the realisation that they have only a few days left to live.

 

Please find this movie and watch it! The classic/original version first and foremost.

 

Reviewers Rating: 9/10

 

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