Fail Safe 1964
“It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
What is Fail Safe?
Fail Safe is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 7, 1964
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Columbia Pictures
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Overview
Fail Safe is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A technical glitch puts the world on the brink of nuclear disaster.”
- Ensemble cast featuring Henry Fonda and Walter Matthau
- Taut Cold War thriller
- Sharp, concise runtime
- Period production may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you appreciate tense Cold War dramas about nuclear brinkmanship.
The film deals with nuclear war threats and intense political tension, suitable for mature audiences.
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What genre is Fail Safe?
It is classified as a thriller, drama, and war film.
When was Fail Safe released?
The film premiered in 1964.
Who are some of the main actors?
The ensemble includes Henry Fonda, Dan O'Herlihy, Walter Matthau, among others.
What is the central premise of the story?
A technical defect causes an American bomber crew to receive a mistaken order to attack Moscow, prompting the President to act quickly to avert catastrophe.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 52 minutes.
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