The Chain Reaction

Sep 25, 1980

1h 32m

★ 5.5

One terrifying mistake and there was no return!

Overview

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

Genres

Action

Science Fiction

Thriller

Production Companies

Palm Beach Pictures

The Chain Reaction Trailers

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

Doctor

Michael Long

Ralph

Bill McCluskey

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