Fail Safe
★ 7.8·1964·1h 52min·Drama, Thriller, and War
It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!
Overview
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.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released (Oct 7, 1964)
Where to watch
- Free with ads
- Buy or rent
Cast
24 people
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
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Sorrell BookeCongressman Raskob- NBNancy BergIlsa Wolfe
John ConnellThomas- FSFrank SimpsonSullivan
Hildy ParksBetty Black
Dana ElcarFoster
Louise LarabeeMrs. Cascio- SGStewart GermainMr. Cascio
Geri MillerGo-go Dancer (uncredited)
Charles TynerJet Fighter Pilot (voice, uncredited)- FAFrieda AltmanJennie
Will WrightBit Part (uncredited)
