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IAN BARRYThe Chain Reaction1980 · Action
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Feature filmAustralian · Action · Thriller

The Chain Reaction

Directed by Ian Barry
25 September 1980 · 91 min · English
Year19801980s
Running time91 min1 h 31 min
Awards06 nominations
Cast listed50 writers

Cast and crew

Cast
MGMel GibsonCast
HKHugh Keays-ByrneCast
SBSteve BisleyCast
TBTim BurnsCast
RMRichard MoirCast
Crew
RBRussell BoydCinematography

Awards

  • AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleNominated
  • AACTA Award for Best CinematographyNominated
  • AACTA Award for Best Costume DesignNominated
  • AACTA Award for Best EditingNominated
  • AACTA Award for Best Original Music ScoreNominated
  • AACTA Award for Best SoundNominated

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