Movie · 2000 · CBS
Is Fail Safe based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Fail Safe is based on the book Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler (1962).
The movie was released in 2000 on CBS.
The book behind Fail Safe
Fail-Safe
by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler · first published 1962 · thriller
Novel by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler.
Other adaptations of Fail-Safe
- Fail-Safe (film, 1964)
Common questions
Is Fail Safe based on a book?
Yes. Fail Safe is based on the book Fail-Safe by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler (1962).
Who wrote the book Fail Safe is based on?
Fail-Safe was written by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler and first published in 1962.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Fail-Safe before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Eugene Burdick's books
- The Ugly American (film, 1963)