Fail-Safe

A “fail-safe” mechanical failure jams the United States military’s chain of command and sends the country hurtling toward nuclear war. A contemporary remake of Sidney Lumet's 1964 Cold War thriller based on Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler's 1962 novel.

Director: Joe Berlinger
Genre: Thriller

Screenplay

Production: MFF & Co., Pathfinder Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

based on novel or book, nuclear war, remake

More Films by Director: Joe Berlinger
More Films in Genre: Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fail-Safe about?
A “fail-safe” mechanical failure jams the United States military’s chain of command and sends the country hurtling toward nuclear war. A contemporary remake of Sidney Lumet's 1964 Cold War thriller based on Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler's 1962 novel.
Who directed Fail-Safe?
Fail-Safe was directed by Joe Berlinger.
What genre is Fail-Safe?
Fail-Safe is a Thriller film.
Where was Fail-Safe produced?
Fail-Safe was produced in United States of America.