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Fail-Safe (DVD, 2007)
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This DVD of 'Fail-Safe' is a must-have for fans of thriller films. Starring Henry Fonda and Walter Matthau, this movie is a gripping tale of nuclear disaster and political intrigue. The DVD is new and sealed, ensuring that you receive it in pristine condition. With a run time of 107 minutes, this DVD is perfect for a cosy night in. The DVD features subtitles in English and is compatible with Region Code 2 (Europe, Japan, Middle East...). The DVD also includes a special feature of 'fail-Safe Revisited' and a director's commentary with Sidney Lumet. Don't miss out on this thrilling DVD!
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Product Information
Taking place over the course of a single day, FAIL-SAFE follows government and army officials in Nebraska, New York City, and Washington, D.C., as they go about their day supervising, examining, and speculating on the fragile state of affairs engendered by the tense nuclear standoff between the U.S. and Russia. When an off-course commercial airplane triggers the Pentagon's complex 'fail-safe' maneuver, leaving an arsenal of nuclear-bomb-carrying jet fighters at the ready, a mechanical error puts the entire world in danger of destruction.Product Identifiers
EAN5035822025233
eBay Product ID (ePID)59991926
Product Key Features
ActorDan O'herlihy, Frank Overton, Larry Hagman, Walter Matthau, Edward Binns, Fritz Weaver, Henry Fonda
Film/TV TitleFail-Safe
DirectorSidney Lumet
FormatDVD
Release Year2007
Features'fail-Safe Revisited' Featurette\Director's Commentary with Sidney Lumet
GenreThriller, General
Run Time107 Mins
Additional Product Features
CertificatePG
Number of Discs1
Additional InformationFollowing closely on the heels of Stanley Kubrik's DR. STRANGELOVE (all too closely for Kubrick and company, who quickly filed a lawsuit alleging plagiarism), Sidney Lumet's FAIL-SAFE employs a similarly stylized and heightened dramatic structure in its nerve-crushing moral tale. Taking place over the course of a single day, the film follows government and army officials in Nebraska, New York City, and Washington, D.C., as they go about their day supervising, examining, and speculating on the fragile state of affairs engendered by the tense nuclear standoff between the U.S. and Russia. When an off-course commercial airplane triggers the Pentagon's complex 'fail-safe' maneuver, leaving an arsenal of nuclear-bomb-carrying jet fighters at the ready, a mechanical error puts the entire world in danger of destruction. Riveting performances from a rich cast are pushed even further by Lumet's stark and ominous direction. Walter Matthau gives an uncharacteristic turn as a cold and contemptuous political scientist unswerving in his convictions that the U.S. must stand strong against the communist menace. Henry Fonda plays the American president who must navigate the complex and urgent political trauma and prevent total destruction, even at an unthinkable price.
Sound sourceDolby Digital Mono
Movie/TV TitleFail-Safe
Consumer AdviceContains scenes of mild violence
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- 27 Feb, 2021
Tense
Suffered due to being released in the same period as Dr. Strangelove, this is nonetheless a great movie. Matthau, Fonda & Larry Hagman (!) are brilliant, and the tension throughout is unbearable. Includes excellent documentary. Well worth purchasing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Oct, 2024
End of the world dvd
Great dvd keeps you on edge classic actorsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Feb, 2021
Apt.
Quite good, with some thorny questions and arguments, but more or less a repeat of Doctor Strangelove.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Jul, 2019
What if....
A thought provoking film especially for people like me who lived through the cold war era. Ok there are large holes in the story but remember films are entertainment. Well worth a watch.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Aug, 2016
Cold War Drama
Basically a more serious version of Dr. Strangelove which came out the previous year and only spoiled by an unbelievable and illogical end but the acting is good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Jan, 2017
REALLY scary!
This is about as scary as it comes when due to a technical fault, nuclear bombers head for Moscow. A rescue mission fails and the absolute worst vision happens. Just for once I actually felt sorry for an American President! Don't miss it, get it now!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Jun, 2021
...
Great oldie. Thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Jul, 2018
greatr
great filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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