Drama,Thriller
United States of America
Fail Safe is a 1964 political thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet, based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler. The movie follows the story of a routine mission of a United States Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC) bomber carrying a nuclear weapon that goes awry. The bomber receives a false order to attack Moscow due to a technical malfunction, and the crew is unable to abort the mission.
As the situation escalates, U.S. President Henry Fonda and his advisers desperately try to find a way to prevent the impending nuclear disaster and avoid an all-out nuclear war with the Soviet Union. They make contact with the Soviet Premier in an attempt to explain the situation and convince him to take precautions.
Meanwhile, the bomber crew struggles to understand what happened and carry out their orders, knowing that they are likely initiating a catastrophic event that could destroy all life on the planet.
The film explores the complex web of political and military relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, highlighting the dangers of miscommunication and the potential for disaster in a world increasingly reliant on nuclear weapons.
Overall, Fail Safe is a thought-provoking and suspenseful drama that emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in international relations.
