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The Chain Reaction

  • 1980
  • 1h 32m
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5.4/10
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The Chain Reaction (1980)
ActionDramaSci-Fi

A holidaying couple is pursued by the thugs of a nearby nuclear storage facility's boss, who is intent on covering up an accidental leak.A holidaying couple is pursued by the thugs of a nearby nuclear storage facility's boss, who is intent on covering up an accidental leak.A holidaying couple is pursued by the thugs of a nearby nuclear storage facility's boss, who is intent on covering up an accidental leak.

  • Director
    • Ian Barry
  • Writer
    • Ian Barry
  • Stars
    • Steve Bisley
    • Arna-Maria Winchester
    • Ross Thompson
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ian Barry
    • Writer
      • Ian Barry
    • Stars
      • Steve Bisley
      • Arna-Maria Winchester
      • Ross Thompson
    • 19User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations total

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    Steve Bisley
    Steve Bisley
    • Larry
    Arna-Maria Winchester
    • Carmel
    Ross Thompson
    • Heinrich
    Ralph Cotterill
    Ralph Cotterill
    • Gray
    Hugh Keays-Byrne
    Hugh Keays-Byrne
    • Eagle
    Lorna Lesley
    • Gloria
    Richard Moir
    Richard Moir
    • Jr. Const. Pigott
    Patrick Ward
    • Oates
    Laurie Moran
    • Police Sgt. McSweeney
    Michael Long
    • Doctor
    Bill McCluskey
    • Ralph
    Margo Lloyd
    • Molly
    Tim Burns
    Tim Burns
    • Survey driver
    Arthur Sherman
    • Byron Langley
    Barry Donnelly
    Barry Donnelly
    • Gateman
    P.J. Jones
    • Bernie the Beater
    David Bracks
    David Bracks
    • Spray painter
    Joan Winchester
    • Marcia
    • (as Jone Winchester)
    • Director
      • Ian Barry
    • Writer
      • Ian Barry
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    • Trivia
      The movie was notable for its very 1970s electronic score. The film's Australian movie poster emphasized its soundtrack, plugging it in bold letting at the bottom saying: "Soundtrack available on [Channel] 7 Records".
    • Goofs
      (at around 19 mins) The number plate seen on Bisley's holden LS-170 is not on the vehicle (rear).
    • Quotes

      Eagle: Listen, WALDO isn't exactly human. WALDO is a multinational corporation, working the ass-end of the nuclear cycle. Professor Heinrich and I once conjected the possibility of a high-level nuclear excursion, thats a link! Now, last night, he reversed charged a call from here, and he was cut-off before I could get the details, but it was quite obvious that he was in BIG TROUBLE!

      Larry: Do me a favor mate, I've got enough trouble of my own!

      Eagle: [Points outside to plane flying over] Thats trouble laddy! And whether you like it or not, we are all aboard!

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    A good Aussie thriller

    I saw this movie at the Roxy Cinema,Parramatta, Sydney Australia in 1980. I thought the action stunts and story were good. Steve Bisley who played Goose in "Mad Max" in one of his early lead roles. Watch out for Mel Gibson in an unbilled role as a mechanic at the beginning of the film.
    • aquarian_boy_102
    • Jan 19, 2003
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    • Release date
      • September 25, 1980 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Palm Beach Pictures [Australia]
      • Umbrella Entertainment - Blu-Ray [Australia]
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Chain Reaction
    • Filming locations
      • Glen Davis, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Palm Beach Pictures
      • Film Victoria
      • The Australian Film Commission
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    • Budget
      • A$450,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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