Movie: The Trigger Effect

Top 10 Billed Cast

Kyle MacLachlan
Kyle MacLachlan

Matthew

Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue

Annie

Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney

Joe

Richard T. Jones
Richard T. Jones

Raymond

Bill Smitrovich
Bill Smitrovich

Steph

Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker

Gary

Tori Kristiansen
Tori Kristiansen

Sarah

Tyra Kristiansen
Tyra Kristiansen

Sarah

Rick Worthy
Rick Worthy

Johnny

Edhem Barker
Edhem Barker

Trendy German Guy

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1996-08-30

  • Average

    5.807

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
  • Tagline

    When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.

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