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
- Eugene Burdick (Book)
- Harvey Wheeler (Book)
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.