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Fail Safe
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Fail Safe

Wed, Oct 7, 1964
  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • War
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Sep 15, 1964New York Film Festival
FR
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 25, 1965
  • Streaming / DigitalSat, Dec 10, 2016VOD
  • PhysicalFri, Nov 17, 2006DVD
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 19, 1965
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jun 26, 1982
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    as The President
  • Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    as Prof. Groeteschele
  • Fritz Weaver
    Fritz Weaver
    as Col. Cascio
  • Larry Hagman
    Larry Hagman
    as Buck
  • Frank Overton
    Frank Overton
    as Gen. Bogan
  • Edward Binns
    Edward Binns
    as Col. Jack Grady
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