Uploaded in May 2017
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Uploaded in August 2008
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Where to watch Fail Safe for free ?
Fail Safe is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In US, it may also be listed on services like YouTube Free, Tubi TV and Amazon Video, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in United States of America. However, you can watch Fail Safe for free on SuperFilmz, with ads. Content rating: NR (US).
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Where to watch Fail Safe
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overview
What is Fail Safe about?
It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!. 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. It blends thriller, drama, war elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Sidney Lumet. With a runtime of 1h 52m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of Fail Safe
The main cast includes Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau and Fritz Weaver. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Walter Bernstein, produced by Max E. Youngstein and Sidney Lumet.
Henry Fonda
as The President
Walter Matthau
as Prof. Groeteschele
Fritz Weaver
as Col. Cascio
Larry Hagman
as Buck
Frank Overton
as Gen. Bogan
Edward Binns
as Col. Jack Grady
Dan O'Herlihy
as Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black
William Hansen
as Defense Secretary Swenson
Russell Hardie
as Gen. Stark
Janet Ward
as Helen Grady
Dom DeLuise
as TSgt. Collins
Russell Collins
as Knapp
Sorrell Booke
as Congressman Raskob
Nancy Berg
as Ilsa Wolfe
John Connell
as Thomas
Frank Simpson
as Sullivan
Hildy Parks
as Betty Black
Dana Elcar
as Foster
Louise Larabee
as Mrs. Cascio
Stewart Germain
as Mr. Cascio
Geri Miller
as Go-go Dancer (uncredited)
Charles Tyner
as Jet Fighter Pilot (voice) (uncredited)
Frieda Altman
as Jennie
Will Wright
as Bit Part (uncredited)