Fail Safe
"It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!"
Originally released in 1964. Fail Safe is a thriller/drama film. directed by Sidney Lumet.
Starring Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, and Fritz Weaver
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (444 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Fonda
as The President
Walter Matthau
as Prof. Groeteschele
Fritz Weaver
as Col. Cascio
Larry Hagman
as Buck
Frank Overton
as Gen. Bogan
Edward Binns
as Col. Jack Grady
Dan O'Herlihy
as Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black
William Hansen
as Defense Secretary Swenson
Russell Hardie
as Gen. Stark
Janet Ward
as Helen Grady
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fail Safe about?
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 occur...
Who directed Fail Safe?
Fail Safe was directed by Sidney Lumet.
How long is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Fail Safe released?
Fail Safe was released on October 7, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fail Safe?
The main cast of Fail Safe includes Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman, Frank Overton.
Is Fail Safe worth watching?
Fail Safe has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 444 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.