The Chain Reaction

The Chain Reaction (1980)

One terrifying mistake and there was no return!

  • Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1980-09-25
  • User Rating: 5.7/10 from 47 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 32min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Palm Beach Pictures
  • Production Country: Australia
  • Director: Ian Barry
star 5.7/10
From 47 Ratings

Summary

Contaminated by a nuclear-plant spill, an Australian worker hides with a woman and tries to warn the public.

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  • Steve Bisley

    as Larry
  • Arna-Maria Winchester

    as Carmel
  • 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

    as Police Sgt. McSweeney
  • Michael Long

    as Doctor
  • Bill McCluskey

    as Ralph
  • Margo Lloyd

    as Molly
  • Arthur Sherman

    as Byron Langley
  • Frankie J. Holden

    as Farts
  • Kim Gyngell

    as Crabs
  • Roger Ward

    as Moose
  • Mel Gibson

    as Bearded mechanic (uncredited)
  • David Bracks

    as Spray Painter
Directing Ian Barry Director
Writing Ian Barry Writer
Editing Tim Wellburn Editor
Sound Andrew Thomas Wilson Music
Camera Russell Boyd Director of Photography
Production David Elfick Producer
Production Lynn Gailey Production Manager
Production George Miller Associate Producer
Sound Jack Friedman Additional Sound Re-Recordist
Camera George Greenough Underwater Camera
Crew Max Aspin Stunt Coordinator
Production Ross Matthews Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Norma Moriceau Wardrobe Designer
Sound Phil Judd Sound Mixer
Art Graham 'Grace' Walker Art Direction
Directing Therese O'Leary Continuity
Crew Reece Robinson Special Effects
Sound Greg Bell Sound Effects Editor
Visual Effects Ken Hoffman Visual Effects
Sound Spencer Lee Music Director
Sound Lee Smith Additional Sound Re-Recordist
Costume & Make-Up Lesley Lamont-Fisher Makeup Artist
Sound Andy Duncan Additional Sound Re-Recordist
Sound Tim Wellburn Sound Effects Editor
Sound Arne Ohlsson Sound Effects Editor
Sound Andrew Thomas Wilson Music Director
Directing George Miller Second Unit Director
Costume & Make-Up Norma Moriceau Costume Design

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