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Fail Safe

1964-10-07 · 112 min · ★ 7.8

Thriller · Drama · War

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.

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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Henry FondaHenry FondaThe President
Walter MatthauWalter MatthauProf. Groeteschele
Fritz WeaverFritz WeaverCol. Cascio
Larry HagmanLarry HagmanBuck
Frank OvertonFrank OvertonGen. Bogan
Edward BinnsEdward BinnsCol. Jack Grady
Dan O'HerlihyDan O'HerlihyBrig. Gen. Warren A. Black
William HansenWilliam HansenDefense Secretary Swenson
Russell HardieRussell HardieGen. Stark
Janet WardJanet WardHelen Grady
Dom DeLuiseDom DeLuiseTSgt. Collins
Russell CollinsRussell CollinsKnapp
Sorrell BookeSorrell BookeCongressman Raskob
Nancy BergIlsa Wolfe
John ConnellJohn ConnellThomas
Frank SimpsonSullivan
Hildy ParksHildy ParksBetty Black
Dana ElcarDana ElcarFoster
Louise LarabeeLouise LarabeeMrs. Cascio
Stewart GermainMr. Cascio

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