Fail Safe (1964)

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Written by Eugene Burdick, Harvey Wheeler

Directed by Sidney Lumet

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1964

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

American bombers on a routine mission are mistakenly ordered to continue their flight - putting them on a course to spark nuclear war. Henry Fonda is the American president trying desperately to avert armageddon.

Cast

Dan O'HerlihyBrig. General Warren A. Black
Walter MatthauProf. Groeteschele
Frank OvertonGeneral Bogan
Ed BinnsCol. Jack Grady
Image for Fritz WeaverFritz WeaverCol. Cascio
Image for Henry FondaHenry FondaThe President
Larry HagmanBuck
William HansenDefense Secretary Swenson
Russell HardieGeneral Stark
Russell CollinsGordon Knapp
Sorrell BookeCongressman Raskob
Nancy BergIlsa Wolfe
John ConnellRadioman Thomas
Frank SimpsonSullivan
Hildy ParksBetty Black

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