Fail Safe

Sidney Lumet's "Fail Safe" is a chilling Cold War thriller that explores the catastrophic consequences of a technical malfunction, sending American bombers to Moscow with orders to attack. With the President of the United States racing against time to prevent an atomic catastrophe, the film masterfully builds tension through its dramatic, theatrical style and relentless pace. As the stakes grow higher, the nation teeters on the brink of nuclear Armageddon, leaving only a few individuals to intervene in a desperate bid to avert disaster.