The Trigger Effect

Aug 30, 1996

1h 34m

★ 5.8

When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.

Overview

A blackout leaves those affected to consider what is necessary, what is legal, and what is questionable, in order to survive in a predatory environment.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Gramercy Pictures

Universal Pictures

Amblin Entertainment

The Trigger Effect Trailers

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Cast

Matthew

Kyle MacLachlan

Annie

Elisabeth Shue

Joe

Dermot Mulroney

Raymond

Richard T. Jones

Steph

Bill Smitrovich

Gary

Michael Rooker

Sarah

Tori Kristiansen

Sarah

Tyra Kristiansen

Johnny

Rick Worthy

Trendy German Guy

Edhem Barker

Tripping Guy

Tyrone Tann

Hand Holding Girl

Mônica Torres

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