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Oeditpus Rex

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5. "Dr. Strangelove" came out first

Reply to Morbius (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 14, 2025, 02:08 PM

Monday

because the studio delayed release of "Fail-Safe" after JFK's assassination.

Also, there was a lawsuit filed by the author of Red Alert, claiming the authors of Fail-Safe, Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler, had stolen from his book. I dunno how much effect that had on the film's release, though.

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TCM 8:00 PM Fail Safe (1964) [View all] elleng Jul 13 OP

A good movie. Recommended. WheelWalker Jul 13 #1

I have the DVD Oeditpus Rex Jul 13 #2

There's a story there. Morbius Monday #3

"Dr. Strangelove" came out first Oeditpus Rex Monday #5

Fail Safe was a movie with great integrity. Fonda was superb as was Matthau. CTyankee Monday #4

Larry Hagman gets overlooked Oeditpus Rex Monday #6

Pretty good movie, but...(spoiler alert) edbermac Monday #7