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Chain Reaction

Movie·1996·Thriller, Action, Science Fiction·1h 47m·5.8 (1,209)·Directed by Andrew Davis

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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.

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Keanu ReevesKeanu ReevesEddie KasalivichMorgan FreemanMorgan FreemanPaul ShannonRachel WeiszRachel WeiszDr. Lily SinclairFred WardFred WardFBI Agent Leon FordKevin DunnKevin DunnFBI Agent DoyleBrian CoxBrian CoxLyman Earl CollierJoanna CassidyJoanna CassidyMaggie McDermottChelcie RossChelcie RossEd Rafferty

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