Fail Safe (2000)
English political thriller film directed by Stephen Frears
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 24m 84 min
- Released
- 2000
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Fail Safe has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 min). The English film released in 2000. It is directed by Stephen Frears and stars George Clooney, Richard Dreyfuss and Noah Wyle.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Cast
- George Clooney, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Harvey Keitel, Norman Lloyd, Hank Azaria, Doris Belack, Don Cheadle, Brian Dennehy, Tommy Hinkley, Bill Smitrovich, Grant Heslov
- Cinematography
- John A. Alonzo
- Written by
- Walter Bernstein
- Produced by
- Walter Bernstein, Harvey Wheeler
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Saturn Award for Best Television Presentation
- Based on
- Fail-Safe
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2000
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Fail Safe?
Fail Safe has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes, or 84 min.
When did Fail Safe release?
Fail Safe released in 2000.
Who directed Fail Safe?
Fail Safe is directed by Stephen Frears.
Who is in the cast of Fail Safe?
The cast of Fail Safe includes George Clooney, Richard Dreyfuss, Noah Wyle, Harvey Keitel, Norman Lloyd and Hank Azaria.
Where can I watch Fail Safe online?
Fail Safe streams on Netflix.
Is Fail Safe based on a true story or a book?
Fail Safe is based on Fail-Safe.
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