Fail Safe

Fail Safe

Himself - Host

President

Buck

Gen. Bogan

Congressman Raskob

Gordon Knapp

Col. Cascio

Prof. Groeteschele

Defense Secretary Swenson

Gen. Stark

Lt. Jimmy Pierce

Brig. Gen. Warren Black

Mrs. Johnson

Jimmy

SM Sgt. Collins

Billy Flynn

Betty Black

Tommy Grady

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(voice) (as Eugene Lazarev)

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Col. Jack Grady's Daughter

Col. Jack Grady's Son

Maj. Lande (uncredited)

George Clooney's cousin Miguel Ferrer was cast to play Colonel Cascio, but was replaced by John Diehl.

Broadcast live on 9 April 2000.

George Clooney wanted the show broadcast in black and white both for stylistic reasons (as it was set in the 1960s), and because live broadcasting produced garish color.

The enlisted missile technical expert referred to as "Sergeant Collins" is listed in the credits as "SMSgt Collins". Air Force speak for "Senior Master Sergeant". He is in fact wearing the rank insignia of a "Chief Master Sergeant" which is one grade above Senior Master Sgt.

When Buck begins translating, he begins speaking *immediately* upon hearing the Soviet premier speak, betraying the fact that he's just reciting lines in a script. A real translator would need to listen to most of the first sentence before speaking, especially with languages that place the verb at or near the end of the sentence, as most languages other than English do.

General Bogan is wearing the Air Force Good Conduct ribbon. It is clearly visible, 4th row from the top, center ribbon. Even if this impossibility was correct, it would not be in the order shown and in a row just beneath the high decoration of the silver star. It is of a much lower order of distinction and would belong in the bottom row of ribbons. This Air Force version ribbon was instituted in 1963 to replace the old red/white Army ribbon. It would have been impossible for him to have earned it as an enlisted airman since this film takes place about the same time it was instituted, therefore its display is improper.

Tommy Grady, Col. Grady's Son: Dad! How long is this one gonna be?