Fail Safe
2000, English. Directed by Stephen Frears.
Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- Walter CronkiteSelf - Host
- Richard DreyfussPresident
- Noah WyleBuck
- Brian DennehyGen. Bogan
- Sam ElliottCongressman Raskob
- James CromwellGordon Knapp
- John DiehlCol. Cascio
- Hank AzariaProf. Groeteschele
- Norman LloydDefense Secretary Swenson
- Bill SmitrovichGen. Stark
- Don CheadleLt. Jimmy Pierce
- George ClooneyCol. Jack Grady
Details
- Released
- 9 April 2000
- Country
- United States of America
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Fail Safe: quick answers
Is Fail Safe worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Fail Safe have a post-credits scene?
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Is Fail Safe suitable for kids?
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What movies are like Fail Safe?
If you liked Fail Safe, try Fail Safe, The Fourth War, The Idealist.
Who directed Fail Safe?
Fail Safe (2000) was directed by Stephen Frears and stars Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle.