Fail Safe

Fail Safe is a gripping thriller that explores the devastating consequences of a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union. When a technical malfunction sends American bombers to Moscow with orders to launch a nuclear attack, the President of the United States must race against time to recall the bombers or face the catastrophic outcome of a nuclear war. As the situation escalates, the President is forced to make a impossible decision: sacrifice a major American city to prevent the Soviet Union from retaliating with their own nuclear weapons. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Fail Safe takes viewers on a suspenseful and thought-provoking journey that highlights the dangers of nuclear war and the dire consequences of technological failures. Featuring an all-star cast, including Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, and Dan O'Herlihy, Fail Safe is widely considered one of Sidney Lumet's greatest works and a classic of its genre. The film's powerful performances, combined with its disturbingly realistic portrayal of nuclear war, make it an unforgettable experience that continues to resonate with audiences today.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Fail Safe include Operation Crossbow, 36 Hours, The Bedford Incident, The Longest Day, Zulu, The Last Blitzkrieg.

Fail Safe was released in theaters on October 7, 1964.