Overview

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.

Cast

Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman, Frank Overton, Edward Binns, Dan O'Herlihy, William Hansen

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What is "Fail Safe" about?

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.

When was "Fail Safe" released?

Fail Safe was released in 1964.

Who stars in "Fail Safe"?

The cast includes Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman.