Fail Safe(1964)
Director:
Sidney Lumet
A technical malfunction sends American planes to Moscow to deliver a nuclear attack. Can all-out war be averted?
Fail Safe
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In the film Fail Safe (1964), a technical glitch triggers a terrifying scenario where American planes are mistakenly sent to Moscow with orders to deliver a nuclear attack. As tensions rise and the threat of all-out war looms, a desperate race against time ensues to prevent the catastrophic consequences of a potential nuclear holocaust.
The movie delves into themes of political brinkmanship, the perils of technology, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of nuclear weapons. The audience is taken on a gripping and suspenseful journey as high-ranking officials and military personnel grapple with the harrowing reality of an impending disaster and navigate the complex web of international relations to find a solution before it's too late.
Fail Safe offers a thought-provoking exploration of the terrifying power of nuclear weapons and the precarious balance of global peace. With its tense atmosphere, compelling performances, and moral quandaries, this classic Cold War thriller leaves viewers on the edge of their seats as they ponder the devastating consequences of a single mistake in a world on the brink of destruction.
The movie delves into themes of political brinkmanship, the perils of technology, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of nuclear weapons. The audience is taken on a gripping and suspenseful journey as high-ranking officials and military personnel grapple with the harrowing reality of an impending disaster and navigate the complex web of international relations to find a solution before it's too late.
Fail Safe offers a thought-provoking exploration of the terrifying power of nuclear weapons and the precarious balance of global peace. With its tense atmosphere, compelling performances, and moral quandaries, this classic Cold War thriller leaves viewers on the edge of their seats as they ponder the devastating consequences of a single mistake in a world on the brink of destruction.
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Fail SafeWriters:
Walter Bernstein, Eugene Burdick, Harvey WheelerAwards:
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