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About
Because of a technical defect an American bomber team mistakenly orders the destruction of Moscow. The President of the United States has but little time to prevent an atomic catastrophe from occurring.
Theatrical
Oct 7, 1964
DVD / Blu-ray
Oct 31, 2000
Theaters
2
Director
Writer
Producers
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Quotes
See all →Brink of Eternity: A Tense Perspective
Taglines
It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!
Suspenseful Adventure Drama of Our Age
Taglines
The screen zeros in on the most suspenseful adventure drama of our age!
Cast
Full credits →H
Henry Fonda
The President
W
Walter Matthau
Prof. Groeteschele
F
Fritz Weaver
Col. Cascio
L
Larry Hagman
Buck
F
Frank Overton
Gen. Bogan
E
Edward Binns
Col. Jack Grady
D
Dan O'Herlihy
Brig. Gen. Warren A. Black
W
William Hansen
Defense Secretary Swenson
R
Russell Hardie
Gen. Stark
J
Janet Ward
Helen Grady
D
Dom DeLuise
TSgt. Collins
R
Russell Collins
Knapp
S
Sorrell Booke
Congressman Raskob
N
Nancy Berg
Ilsa Wolfe
J
John Connell
Thomas
F
Frank Simpson
Sullivan
H
Hildy Parks
Betty Black
D
Dana Elcar
Foster
L
Louise Larabee
Mrs. Cascio
G
Geri Miller
Go-go Dancer (uncredited)
