'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
Synopsis
Film critic J. Hoberman discusses the best-selling 1962 novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler on which "Fail-Safe" is based, along with the pervasiveness of nuclear paranoia in films of the sixties.
Top Cast
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Self
Frieda Altman
Self (archive footage)
Nancy Berg
Self (archive footage)
Edward Binns
Self (archive footage)
Dana Elcar
Self (archive footage)
Henry Fonda
Self (archive footage)
Larry Hagman
Self (archive footage)
William Hansen
Self (archive footage)
Walter Matthau
Self (archive footage)
Dan O'Herlihy
Self (archive footage)
Frank Overton
Self (archive footage)
Hildy Parks
Self (archive footage)
Janet Ward
Self (archive footage)
Fritz Weaver
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- The Criterion Collection
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Grant Delin
Gary Bradley
Elizabeth Pauker, Peter Becker, Jonathan Turell, Curtis Tsui, Kim Hendrickson
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Pauker
Producer
Curtis Tsui
Producer
Gary Bradley
Editor
Grant Delin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War about?
Film critic J. Hoberman discusses the best-selling 1962 novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler on which "Fail-Safe" is based, along with the pervasiveness of nuclear paranoia in films of the sixties.
Who directed 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War?
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War?
The principal cast of 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War includes J. Hoberman, Frieda Altman, Nancy Berg, Edward Binns, Dana Elcar.
When was 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War released and how long is it?
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 20m.