Fail Safe
Originally released in 2000. Fail Safe is a drama/thriller film. directed by Stephen Frears. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, and Noah Wyle
Synopsis
Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (85 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Cronkite
as Self - Host
Richard Dreyfuss
as President
Noah Wyle
as Buck
Brian Dennehy
as Gen. Bogan
Sam Elliott
as Congressman Raskob
James Cromwell
as Gordon Knapp
John Diehl
as Col. Cascio
Hank Azaria
as Prof. Groeteschele
Norman Lloyd
as Defense Secretary Swenson
Bill Smitrovich
as Gen. Stark
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Television
- Maysville Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fail Safe about?
Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
Who directed Fail Safe?
Fail Safe was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Fail Safe released?
Fail Safe was released on April 9, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fail Safe?
The main cast of Fail Safe includes Walter Cronkite, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Brian Dennehy, Sam Elliott.