Fail-Safe (1964) Sidney Lumet, director

Classic Cold War tension between the USA and the USSR

Description

Produced when movies about the Cold War were in vogue. No nonsense suspense filmed in black & white by celebrated director Sidney Lumet. There is no background score in this film. A stellar cast, headed by Henry Fonda as the President of the United States. Introduces Fritz Weaver and is a showcase for Larry Hagman in an early appearance

In 2000, long time fan George Clooney "remade" 'Fail Safe' as a LIVE TV network presentation, starring himself, Brian Dennehy, and other noteworthy actors