'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
Originally released in 2020. 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War is a documentary film. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring J. Hoberman, Frieda Altman, and Nancy Berg
Synopsis
Film critic J. Hoberman discusses the best-selling 1962 novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler on which "Fail-Safe" is based, along with the pervasiveness of nuclear paranoia in films of the sixties.
Quick Facts
Top Cast
J. Hoberman
as Self
Frieda Altman
as Self (archive footage)
Nancy Berg
as Self (archive footage)
Edward Binns
as Self (archive footage)
Dana Elcar
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Fonda
as Self (archive footage)
Larry Hagman
as Self (archive footage)
William Hansen
as Self (archive footage)
Walter Matthau
as Self (archive footage)
Dan O'Herlihy
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Criterion Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War about?
Film critic J. Hoberman discusses the best-selling 1962 novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler on which "Fail-Safe" is based, along with the pervasiveness of nuclear paranoia in films of the si...
How long is 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War?
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War released?
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War was released on January 28, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War?
The main cast of 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War includes J. Hoberman, Frieda Altman, Nancy Berg, Edward Binns, Dana Elcar.