Fail Safe

@LindaOHio (220108)
United States
July 13, 2025 11:20pm CST
I watched the movie "Fail Safe" for the 3rd or 4th time last night. Every time I watch it, it gives me chills. "Fail Safe" is a 1964 cold war thriller based on a novel of the same name. The film was shot in stark black and white with no music score. It was nominated at the 1966 BAFTA Awards for the United Nations Award category. Peter Fonda stars convincingly as the US President. Other stars you may recognize are Walter Matthau, Larry Hagman and Dom DeLuise. A computer error causes a US bomber group to receive orders to make a nuclear attack on Moscow. The Soviets have a jam on our radio communications; and initial attempts to reach the planes fail. What happens next will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. If you watch the movie, be sure to watch it to the very end. The last scene will give you goosebumps. I highly recommend this movie and the book. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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rakski
@rakski (152854)
• Philippines
15 Jul
That is an interesting one
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rakski
@rakski (152854)
• Philippines
16 Jul
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
It was very good.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (188511)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Jul
I haven't seen this. Sounds engaging though. I may go check it out.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (188511)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jul
@LindaOHio .......I can see where it would.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
With everyone nervous about WWIII, it has its scary moments.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (96862)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Jul
I have no seen or heard about this movie I will check it out online
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
It's a scary one...especially with our world situation today.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (90377)
• United States
14 Jul
I probably saw that movie way back when but really don't remember it very well. Certainly sounds like a movie and book I would enjoy.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (90377)
• United States
15 Jul
@LindaOHio I imagine it would be. I hope and pray that we don't see WWIII
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
16 Jul
@Marilynda1225 If we do, we're all doomed. I don't think any country is stupid enough to start a nuclear war.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
With everyone nervous about WWIII, it's quite scary.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (120789)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Jul
Motion pictures of this kind are very interesting next to science fiction horror movies.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
I love the old cheesy sci-fi movies. They are so entertaining.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (120789)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Jul
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
14 Jul
With my favorite actors like Peter Fonda, Walter Mathau and Larry Hagman are starring for sure it is a good movie. Is it available in Netflix?
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
I don't know. Try YouTube.
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
16 Jul
@LindaOHio ok thanks for the suggestion Yes I will search it in YouTube
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Nocturnal Writer
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
17 Jul
@LindaOHio I will try
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snowy
@snowy22315 (206879)
• United States
14 Jul
It sounds good. I wonder why I never heard of it beforr.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
I don't know. I've seen it several times.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
14 Jul
Thank you for the recommendation. I want to watch it. I hope it's on Netflix.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
14 Jul
I hope you can find it.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148288)
• Roseburg, Oregon
15 Jul
I am going to see if I can find the movie on streaming.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
@jstory07 That's too bad. Try YouTube.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (17516)
• Torrington, Connecticut
15 Jul
What streaming app is it on so I can watch it ?
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (17516)
• Torrington, Connecticut
16 Jul
@LindaOHio Sounds good
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (379031)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Jul
That does sound quite scary. No music was probably quite a new innovation at that point.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (220108)
• United States
15 Jul
It is definitely a scary movie...especially now.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (111857)
• United States
14 Jul
I may or may not have seen this movie. The premise sounds awfully familiar though. If I have seen it, it's been many, many years, but what a star studded cast. Even if I have seen this, it is something, that now that you have mentioned it, I will probably go looking for and have another look. Unfortunately, if it's going to cost a PPV fee, I won't watch it. Terrible that we've come to a point where we have all this streaming but still have to pay extra for anything actually worth watching. It should all be part of the package.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (111857)
• United States
17 Jul
@LindaOHio I haven't, but I will look it up.
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