The Chain Reaction

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The Chain Reaction

"One terrifying mistake and there was no return!"

1980

1h 32m

5.5(51 votes)

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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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19 members

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Steve Bisley

Larry

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Arna-Maria Winchester

Carmel

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Ross Thompson

Heinrich

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Hugh Keays-Byrne

Eagle

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Ralph Cotterill

Gray

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Richard Moir

Jr. Const. Pigott

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Tim Burns

Survey driver

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Lorna Lesley

Gloria

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Patrick Ward

Oates

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Laurie Moran

Police Sgt. McSweeney

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Michael Long

Doctor

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Bill McCluskey

Ralph

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Margo Lloyd

Molly

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Arthur Sherman

Byron Langley

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Frankie J. Holden

Farts

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Kim Gyngell

Crabs

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Roger Ward

Moose

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Mel Gibson

Bearded mechanic (uncredited)

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David Bracks

Spray Painter

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