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Fail Safe (1964)
Directed by Sidney Lumet
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Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 112 minutes
Actors
Henry Fonda | Walter Matthau | Fritz Weaver | Larry Hagman | Frank Overton | Edward Binns | Dan O'Herlihy | William Hansen | Russell Hardie | Janet Ward | Dom DeLuise | Russell Collins | Sorrell Booke | Nancy Berg | John Connell | Frank Simpson | Hildy Parks | Dana Elcar | Louise Larabee | Stewart Germain | Geri Miller | Charles Tyner | Frieda Altman | Will Wright
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Basically the same story as DR. STRANGELOVE but without the laughs. It’s still pretty good, and the suspense and tension is ramped up to a fever pitch.
Unfortunately, the deal the President (Henry Fonda) makes with the Russians at the end isn’t believable to me. I can’t imagine any president making a compromise like that.
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