Fail Safe(1964)
It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Sidney Lumet
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Cast
Henry Fonda
The President
Walter Matthau
Prof. Groeteschele
Fritz Weaver
Col. Cascio
Larry Hagman
Buck
Frank Overton
Gen. Bogan
Edward Binns
Col. Jack Grady
Dan O'Herlihy
Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black
William Hansen
Defense Secretary Swenson
Russell Hardie
Gen. Stark
Janet Ward
Helen Grady
Dom DeLuise
TSgt. Collins
Russell Collins
Knapp
Sorrell Booke
Congressman Raskob
Nancy Berg
Ilsa Wolfe
John Connell
Thomas
Frank Simpson
Sullivan
Hildy Parks
Betty Black
Dana Elcar
Foster
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Where can I watch Fail Safe?+
Fail Safe is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, Fawesome, YouTube Free, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Fail Safe come out?+
Fail Safe was released in 1964.
How long is Fail Safe?+
Fail Safe runs for 112 minutes (1 hour and 52 minutes).
Who directed Fail Safe?+
Fail Safe was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Fail Safe?+
Fail Safe stars Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman and Frank Overton.
Is Fail Safe worth watching?+
Fail Safe holds a 7.8/10 rating from 505 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of thriller, drama and war.
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