

The Chain Reaction
1980-09-25 · 92 min · ★ 5.5
Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.
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- Directors
- Ian Barry
- Production companies
- Palm Beach Pictures
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Steve BisleyLarry
Arna-Maria WinchesterCarmel
Hugh Keays-ByrneEagle
Ralph CotterillGray
Richard MoirJr. Const. Pigott
Tim BurnsSurvey driver
Lorna LesleyGloria
Patrick WardOates
Michael LongDoctor
Frankie J. HoldenFarts
Kim GyngellCrabs
Roger WardMoose
Mel GibsonBearded mechanic (uncredited)
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