Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, War
- Release Date: 1964-10-07
- Runtime: 112.0 min
- Budget: Not Available
- Revenue: Not Available
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
Cast & Crew
Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman, Frank Overton, Edward Binns, Dan O’Herlihy, William Hansen, Russell Hardie, Janet Ward, Dom DeLuise, Russell Collins, Sorrell Booke, Nancy Berg, John Connell, Frank Simpson, Hildy Parks, Dana Elcar, Louise Larabee, Stewart Germain, Geri Miller, Charles Tyner, Frieda Altman, Will Wright
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Fail Safe”
Fail Safe is a 1964 Cold War drama set in the aftermath of a nuclear crisis. It stars Henry Fonda as President of the United States, Walter Matthau as the Soviet Premier, and Dan O’Herlihy as the American military advisor.
The movie follows the story of a nuclear strike on Moscow that is launched by a US bomber, due to a computer system malfunction. The President of the United States is informed of the situation and must make a difficult decision. He orders the bomber to be recalled, but it is too late and the bomber is unable to turn back. The President must now decide whether to launch a full-scale nuclear attack or to accept the consequences of the malfunction.
The President and the Soviet Premier meet to discuss the situation and come to an agreement to avoid an all-out nuclear war. The President agrees to launch a missile at New York City in exchange for the Soviets not launching any missiles at the United States.
The movie follows the President and his advisors as they attempt to prevent a nuclear war. The President must make difficult decisions and face the consequences of his actions. The movie culminates in a dramatic climax as the President and the Soviet Premier must decide whether to launch their missiles or not.
Fail Safe is a gripping drama that examines the consequences of a nuclear crisis and the difficult decisions that must be made in order to prevent a nuclear war. It is a powerful and thought-provoking film that remains relevant today
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