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The Chain Reaction

The Chain Reaction

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The Chain Reaction

"One terrifying mistake and there was no return!"

1980

1h 32m

5.5(60 votes)

Action

Science Fiction

Thriller

Overview

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

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10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Ian Barry
Written by: Ian Barry
Produced by: David Elfick

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