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The Chain Reaction (1980)

Movie ★ 5.5 92 min

Action Science Fiction Thriller

Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.

Ian Barry Director Ian Barry Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1980
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt0080513
Country
Language
Studio
Palm Beach Pictures

Themes

Cast

Steve Bisley Steve Bisley Larry Arna-Maria Winchester Arna-Maria Winchester Carmel Ross Thompson Heinrich Hugh Keays-Byrne Hugh Keays-Byrne Eagle Ralph Cotterill Ralph Cotterill Gray Richard Moir Richard Moir Jr. Const. Pigott Tim Burns Tim Burns Survey driver Lorna Lesley Lorna Lesley Gloria Patrick Ward Patrick Ward Oates Laurie Moran Police Sgt. McSweeney Michael Long Michael Long Doctor Bill McCluskey Ralph Margo Lloyd Molly Arthur Sherman Byron Langley Frankie J. Holden Frankie J. Holden Farts Kim Gyngell Kim Gyngell Crabs Roger Ward Roger Ward Moose Mel Gibson Mel Gibson Bearded mechanic (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Chain Reaction about?
Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.
Who directed The Chain Reaction?
The Chain Reaction was directed by Ian Barry.
Who stars in The Chain Reaction?
The Chain Reaction stars Steve Bisley, Arna-Maria Winchester, Ross Thompson, Hugh Keays-Byrne.
When was The Chain Reaction released?
The Chain Reaction is a 1980 action, science fiction, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Chain Reaction?
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