Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Henry Fonda, Dan O'Herlihy, Walter Matthau, Frank Overton, Edward Binns, Fritz Weaver, Sorrell Brooke, Larry Hagman, Dom DeLuise, William Hansen
Contributors: Walter Bernstein, Gerald Hirschfeld, Max Youngstein
*Fail Safe* (1964), directed by Sidney Lumet, is a gripping Cold War thriller that explores the terrifying prospect of accidental nuclear war. When a high-tech defense system malfunctions, a U.S. bomber is mistakenly ordered to launch a nuclear strike on Moscow. As tensions escalate, the U.S. president (Henry Fonda) and his advisors race against time to avert global catastrophe. With standout performances from Walter Matthau and Larry Hagman, this tense and thought-provoking drama remains a stark warning on the dangers of technology and human fallibility.
Restored in high-definition by the Criterion Collection, this edition preserves the intense atmosphere and stark cinematography of this Cold War classic.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Sidney Lumet |
| Starring | Henry Fonda, Dan O'Herlihy, Walter Matthau, Larry Hagman |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC3108BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629025231 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | B |
| Release Date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Originally Issued | 1964 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 98g |
| Dimensions | 135 x 12 x 173 (mm) |
| Genre | Modern Classic |
| BBFC Certification | PG (Parental Guidance) |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 112 minutes |
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