Henry Fonda, Dan O'Herlihy, Walter Matthau, Frank Overton, Edward Binns, Larry Hagman, Fritz Weaver. Widescreen version (aspect ratio 1.85:1). Originally relased as a motion picture in 1964. Based on the novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler. Special features include: director's commentary ; featurette entitled Fail-safe revisited ; talent files ; theatrical trailers ; scene selections.
Summary:
A computer malfunction causes nuclear-equipped American bombers to destroy Moscow and the president of the United States has to take terrible measures to appease the Soviets and prevent all-out nuclear war.
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