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.

"It will have you sitting on the brink of eternity!"

Credits

Sidney LumetDirector

Henry FondaThe President

Walter MatthauProf. Groeteschele

Fritz WeaverCol. Cascio

Larry HagmanBuck