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The Chain Reaction(1980)
Status: Released
Date: 1980-09-25
55%
58 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies:
Palm Beach Pictures
Movie: The Chain Reaction
Top 10 Billed Cast
Steve Bisley
Larry
Arna-Maria Winchester
Carmel
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Eagle
Ralph Cotterill
Gray
Richard Moir
Jr. Const. Pigott
Tim Burns
Survey driver
Lorna Lesley
Gloria
Patrick Ward
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