Fail Safe (2000)★ 7.4/10
- Drama
- Thriller
Directed by: Stephen Frears, Martin Pasetta
Written by: Eugene Burdick, Harvey Wheeler, Walter Bernstein
Cold War tensions climb to a fever pitch when a U.S. bomber is accidentally ordered to drop a nuclear warhead on Moscow.
Cast & crew
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Walter CronkiteSelf - Host
Richard DreyfussPresident
Noah WyleBuck
Brian DennehyGen. Bogan
Sam ElliottCongressman Raskob
James CromwellGordon Knapp
John DiehlCol. Cascio
Hank AzariaProf. Groeteschele
Norman LloydDefense Secretary Swenson
Bill SmitrovichGen. Stark
Don CheadleLt. Jimmy Pierce
George ClooneyCol. Jack GradyVideos
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Awards · 3 wins, 4 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2001Saturn Award · Best Single Genre Television Presentation
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2001Golden Globe · Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 2000Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Awards 2000Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic)
- NomineePrimetime Emmy Awards 2000Primetime Emmy · Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special
