The Chain Reaction(1980)
One terrifying mistake and there was no return!
The Chain Reaction Synopsis
Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.
The Chain Reaction (1980) is a action, science fiction and thriller film directed by Ian Barry, released on September 25, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Steve Bisley, Arna-Maria Winchester, Ross Thompson and Hugh Keays-Byrne. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Barry
- Writers:
- Ian Barry
- Producers:
- David Elfick
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Production:
- Palm Beach Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Chain Reaction (1980) Trailer
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The Chain Reaction Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Bisley
as Larry
Arna-Maria Winchester
as Carmel
- Ross Thompson
Ross Thompson
as Heinrich
Hugh Keays-Byrne
as Eagle
Ralph Cotterill
as Gray
Richard Moir
as Jr. Const. Pigott
Tim Burns
as Survey driver
Lorna Lesley
as Gloria
Patrick Ward
as Oates
- Laurie Moran
Laurie Moran
as Police Sgt. McSweeney
Michael Long
as Doctor
- Bill McCluskey
Bill McCluskey
as Ralph
Key crew
Directed by Ian Barry, written by Ian Barry, produced by David Elfick.
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The Chain Reaction Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Chain Reaction – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chain Reaction online?
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The Chain Reaction (1980) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Chain Reaction?
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The main cast of The Chain Reaction (1980) includes Steve Bisley, Arna-Maria Winchester, Ross Thompson, Hugh Keays-Byrne and Ralph Cotterill. The film was directed by Ian Barry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chain Reaction released?
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The Chain Reaction was released on September 25, 1980 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Chain Reaction worth watching?
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The Chain Reaction (1980) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Chain Reaction?
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Yes. The official The Chain Reaction trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.