Movie Reviews

Fail-Safe

While Dr. Strangelove, which was released in the same year, has become more well known, Fail-Safe may be a better movie. Peter Fonda plays the U.S. President who must deal with a nuclear bomber that has been mistakenly dispatched towards the Soviet Union. The Soviets find it difficult to believe that the bomber has not been launched intentionally. Not only is Fail-Safe a devestating critique of nuclear weapons, and technological society in general, it is also a compelling, gripping human drama. Look for a slim Dom DeLuise in a bit part.

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