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One terrifying mistake and there was no return! - The Chain Reaction
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Title: The Chain Reaction

Release Date: 25 Sep 1980

Runtime: 1h 32m

Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Director: Palm Beach Pictures

Production Companies: Palm Beach Pictures

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.6 (49 votes)

Cast

  • Larry: Steve Bisley
  • Carmel: Arna-Maria Winchester
  • Heinrich: Ross Thompson
  • Eagle: Hugh Keays-Byrne
  • Gray: Ralph Cotterill
  • Jr. Const. Pigott: Richard Moir
  • Survey driver: Tim Burns
  • Gloria: Lorna Lesley
  • Oates: Patrick Ward
  • Police Sgt. McSweeney: Laurie Moran
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