Chain Reaction (1996)
At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
Director: Andrew Davis
Genre: Thriller, Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: August 2, 1996
Cast
- Keanu Reeves - Eddie Kasalivich
- Morgan Freeman - Paul Shannon
- Rachel Weisz - Dr. Lily Sinclair
- Fred Ward - FBI Agent Leon Ford
- Kevin Dunn - FBI Agent Doyle
- Brian Cox - Lyman Earl Collier
- Joanna Cassidy - Maggie McDermott
- Chelcie Ross - Ed Rafferty
- Nicholas Rudall - Dr. Alistair Barkley
- Tzi Ma - Lu Chen
Screenplay
- J.F. Lawton (Screenplay)
- Michael Bortman (Screenplay)
- Arne Schmidt (Story)
- Rick Seaman (Story)
- Josh Friedman (Story)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Frank Tidy
Editing: Arthur Schmidt, Don Brochu
Production: Chicago Pacific Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, The Zanuck Company, 3 Arts Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $50M
Box Office: $60M
Original Language: en
Keywords
chicago, illinois, fbi, hydrogen bomb, secret lab, energy supply, on the run, conspiracy, aftercreditsstinger, angry, frantic, scientific research, admiring, amused, appreciative, awestruck
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chain Reaction about?
- At the University of Chicago, a research team that includes brilliant student machinist Eddie Kasalivich experiences a breakthrough: a stable form of fusion that may lead to a waste-free energy source. However, a private company wants to exploit the technology, so Kasalivich and physicist Dr. Lily Sinclair are framed for murder, and the fusion device is stolen. On the run from the FBI, they must recover the technology and exonerate themselves.
- Who directed Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction was directed by Andrew Davis.
- Who stars in Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction stars Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, Fred Ward, Kevin Dunn, Brian Cox.
- How long is Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction is a Thriller, Action, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Chain Reaction?
- Chain Reaction had a budget of $50M.
- How much did Chain Reaction gross?
- Chain Reaction grossed $60M worldwide.
- Where was Chain Reaction produced?
- Chain Reaction was produced in United States of America.