The Chain Reaction 1980
“One terrifying mistake and there was no return!”
What is The Chain Reaction?
Topic: Film "The Chain Reaction" (1980). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 25, 1980
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Palm Beach Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 60 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Palm Beach Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Chain Reaction" (1980).
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Title: The Chain Reaction
Year: 1980
Release Date: 09/25/1980 (AU)
Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller (Source 1); Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction (Source 4).
Runtime: 1h 32m
Synopsis: Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.
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Should you watch it?
“An injured Australian worker hides after a nuclear plant spill to warn the public.”
- Features a suspenseful plot about a nuclear waste disaster caused by an earthquake.
- Stars a notable cast including Steve Bisley and Arna-Maria Winchester.
- Written and directed by Ian Barry.
- Viewers seeking streaming information or alternative viewing details may find limited specifics in the available sources.
Watch it if you enjoy classic Australian science fiction thriller films from 1980.
The film runs for one hour and thirty-two minutes as an action-driven science fiction thriller.
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Where can I stream The Chain Reaction?
Streaming availability details are not specified in the provided sources beyond options to rent or buy.
Is The Chain Reaction worth watching?
It is a 1980 Australian science fiction thriller directed by Ian Barry with a cast including Steve Bisley and Mel Gibson.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes.
Who directed The Chain Reaction?
The film was written and directed by Ian Barry.
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