Fail Safe (1964)
Fail Safe is a 1964 thriller movie directed by Sidney Lumet, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau and Fritz Weaver.
Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring.
Quick answers
What is Fail Safe about?
Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring.
When was Fail Safe released?
Fail Safe was released on 7 October 1964.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe runs 1h 52m.
Who made Fail Safe?
Fail Safe was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Where can I watch Fail Safe?
Fail Safe is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Henry Fonda as The President
- Walter Matthau as Prof. Groeteschele
- Fritz Weaver as Col. Cascio
- Larry Hagman as Buck
- Frank Overton as Gen. Bogan
- Edward Binns as Col. Jack Grady
- Dan O'Herlihy as Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black
- William Hansen as Defense Secretary Swenson
- Russell Hardie as Gen. Stark
- Janet Ward as Helen Grady
- Dom DeLuise as TSgt. Collins
- Russell Collins as Knapp
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