Fail Safe
1964, English. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 510 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Sidney LumetDirector
- Henry FondaThe President
- Walter MatthauProf. Groeteschele
- Fritz WeaverCol. Cascio
- Larry HagmanBuck
- Frank OvertonGen. Bogan
- Edward BinnsCol. Jack Grady
- Dan O'HerlihyBrig. Gen. Warren A. Black
- William HansenDefense Secretary Swenson
- Russell HardieGen. Stark
- Janet WardHelen Grady
- Dom DeLuiseTSgt. Collins
- Russell CollinsKnapp
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter Bernstein
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Fail Safe: quick answers
Is Fail Safe worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 510 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Fail Safe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fail Safe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Fail Safe suitable for kids?
Fail Safe is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Fail Safe?
If you liked Fail Safe, try Fail Safe, The Sum of All Fears, Airport.
Who directed Fail Safe?
Fail Safe (1964) was directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver.