Review of Fail Safe (1964) by Simon T — 17 Oct 2018
An almost shot-for-shot twin of Dr Strangelove, but instead of black farce Sidney Lumet approaches the terrifying scenario of nuclear annihilation with cool detachment and it pays off in spades. Macho posturing - best illustrated by Walter Matthau's hawkish certainty - contrasts with Henry Fonda's stricken President, bunkered with just his translator (Larry Hagman), a jug of water and a hotline to Moscow.
Absolutely riveting and still relevant.
This review of Fail Safe (1964) was written by Simon T on 17 Oct 2018.
Fail Safe has generally received very positive reviews.
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