Fail-Safe

Movie Details

Overview

Directed by Sidney Lumet, this gripping Cold War thriller delves into the harrowing consequences of a technical malfunction that sends American bombers on a path to the Soviet Union, threatening to trigger a nuclear war. The film stars Henry Fonda as the U.S. President and Walter Matthau as a political scientist, delivering powerful performances that heighten the tension. Notably, the movie’s stark black-and-white cinematography adds to its intense atmosphere. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.

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Cast: Charles Tyner, Dan O'Herlihy, Dana Elcar, Dom DeLuise, Edward Binns, Frank Overton, Frank Simpson, Fritz Weaver, Geri Miller, Henry Fonda, Hildy Parks, Janet Ward, John Connell, Larry Hagman, Louise Larabee, Nancy Berg, Russell Collins, Russell Hardie, Sorrell Booke, Stewart Germain, Walter Matthau, William Hansen

Director: Sidney Lumet

Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, War

Country: United States of America

Release Year: 1964

IMDB Rating: 8 (26023 votes)

TMDB Rating: 7.8 (380 votes)

Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

Metacritic: 75

Runtime: 1h 52min

Release Date: 1964-10-07

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award, 3 nominations total

Tagline: It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!