The Chain Reaction 43 years old

One terrifying mistake and there was no return!

The Chain Reaction

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

Credits

The Chain Reaction Cast

Name Character
Mel Gibson He was 24, now 68 years old as Bearded mechanic (uncredited)
Patrick Ward He was 30, 69 years old when he died as Oates
Hugh Keays-Byrne He was 33, now 76 years old as Eagle
Lorna Lesley She was 21, now 65 years old as Gloria
Tim Burns He was 27, now 71 years old as Survey driver
Steve Bisley He was 28, now 72 years old as Larry
Richard Moir He was 30, now 74 years old as Jr. Const. Pigott
Laurie Moran as Police Sgt. McSweeney
Michael Long as Doctor
Ralph Cotterill He was 48, now 92 years old as Gray
Bill McCluskey as Ralph
Ross Thompson as Heinrich
Arthur Sherman as Byron Langley
Margo Lloyd as Molly
Arna-Maria Winchester as Carmel

The Chain Reaction Crew

Name Department
Tim Wellburn as Editor. Editing
David Elfick as Producer. He was 36 (now 80) years old Production
Russell Boyd as Director of Photography. He was 36 (now 79) years old Camera
Ian Barry as Director. Directing
Ian Barry as Writer. Writing
The Chain Reaction poster
The Chain Reaction (43 years)

One terrifying mistake and there was no return!

  • Release day: Thursday, September 25, 1980
  • Runtime: 92 minutes