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'Fail Safe': Holds up . . .

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In 1964 I was in the tenth grade when I saw this impending doom of a story. It left an impression because of the intense performances. Walter Matthau's Strangelove/Chaney character nearly stole the show but Fonda's steady and forceful POTUS kept it grounded. I was surprised by how well it went for such an ancient film that can be contemporary whenever it is shown.

Funny, at the end there was a message from the Air Force assuring us this scenario can never happen. Sixty years later we are not convinced.

Follow Ups:

RE: 'Fail Safe': Holds up . . . - Gary 09:20:39 02/04/24 (1)
It's an excellent film. "Seven Days in May" came out the same year. Another excellent film. Burt Lancaster knew how to project menace.
- RE: 'Fail Safe': Holds up . . . - troutbum 05:32:28 02/08/24 (0)
  No question about 7 Days In May. Watch it once a year when my son is in town.
Thinking of it 2 nights ago when Dr. Strangelove was on. - Road Warrior 20:10:04 02/03/24 (0)
Loved the movie as much as the book. Besides Fonda, Hagman also delivered as his interpreter
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I think of 1934 films as ancient...1964 is just middle aged. NY - Rod H. 23:33:47 01/30/24 (0)
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"Sixty years later we are not convinced" - Ha! Indeed! [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 15:54:42 01/30/24 (0)

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