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The Chain Reaction

The Chain Reaction

One terrifying mistake and there was no return!

19805.51h 32m

Overview

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

Directed by Ian Barry
Written by Ian Barry
Produced by David Elfick
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Top Cast

Steve Bisley

Steve Bisley

Larry

Arna-Maria Winchester

Arna-Maria Winchester

Carmel

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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

L

Laurie Moran

Police Sgt. McSweeney

Themes & Keywords

australiaquarantineradiationconspiracydisasternuclear waste

About The Chain Reaction

The Chain Reaction is a action, science fiction, thriller film released in 1980 exploring themes of australia, quarantine, radiation, conspiracy, disaster, nuclear waste. Directed by Ian Barry, it stars Steve Bisley, Arna-Maria Winchester, Ross Thompson. Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.

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