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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 9780767854993
ISBN: 0767854993
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: October 31, 2000
Running Time: 112 minutes
Sales Rank: 4535
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: October 07, 1964
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Product Description:
A u.S. Plane loaded with hydrogen bombs is flying toward moscow and because of technical difficulties is impossible to recall. A gripping narrative realistically and almost frighteningly told. Special features: subtitles in english french spanish portuguese chinese korean and thai and much more.Studio: Sony Pictures Home EntRelease Date: 05/13/2008Starring: Henry Fonda Walter MatthauRun time: 111 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com essential video:
It's Dr. Strangelove, but without the laughs. Fail Safe, made within a year of Strangelove and at the height of cold war atomic anxiety, posits a similar nightmare scenario. A U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered toward Moscow, ready to drop its load. The U.S. president (Henry Fonda) and various military and congressional leaders must then scramble to deal with the disaster. The built-in suspense is well maintained by director Sidney Lumet, working from a script by former blacklisted writer Walter Bernstein. The solemn, serious approach doesn't begin to touch the brilliance of Strangelove's inspired take on the nuclear nightmare, but Fail Safe is absorbing and well acted (a memorable role for Walter Matthau, for instance). The movie enters unexpected territory in its final minutes; conditioned for feel-good endings, viewers are still genuinely shocked by the plot turns in the final reels. The climax comes as a sobering slap in the face, intriguingly staged by Lumet. Now that the cold war has passed on into history, Fail Safe stands as--thank goodness--an interesting period piece. --Robert Horton
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Amazingly true,
Script is tight, handling is correct and the story taut.
Who would have known that a B&W movie would be so good.
There are no extravaganza stuff, no HUGE entourage for a president, etc.
Human emotions, and stuff.
And the ending is natural. Not some crappy heroic stuff where Bruce Willis saves the world.
Rating:  - THIS FILM WILL NOT FAIL YOU
This movie stars Henry Fonda and Walter Matthau, with a fine performance by several other well known actors and actresses, including no less than Larry Hagman in what had to be one of his first movie appearances. Superbly acted all around.
If you can get past the black and white film, this movie is a classic in all respects. Very realistic in it's portrayal of Cold War nuclear threat and the game theory associated with it, the movie takes place largely in Omaha at the Strategic Air Command ... Read More
Rating: - Quality product, awesome movie!!!
Amazon.com was amazing!! I ordered two copies of this movie, one for me and one gift wrapped for my wife's brother-in-law in Pennsylvania. They were both delivered within 2 days and were perfect. I have loved this movie since I first saw it. It is amazing that it has so many stars, and deals with such a deep subject, and yet nobody knows about this movie. From the look of the movie, to the way shots were framed and the camera angles, to the excellent performances, this is a must see!!
Rating: - Fail-Safe
Classic cold war thriller.Fairly reasonable plot, well acted, attention-holding.You should see this to get a flavor of the 1950' and 60's, when a commie was behind every door.
Rating: - Fail Safe
Good movie.could possibly happen in the real world.A good visit to the war room.I enjoyed the scene when the general (Blackie) was getting up from bed and talking to his wife.I remember him sitting by the side of the bed and saying something like; "is it possible that our dreams are really what we live and what we think we live are only dreams."I don't remember the exact quote, however, if anyone knows exactly, I sure would like to know. I'v seen this movie more then ten times and I still enjoy ... Read More
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