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Acceptable Risks

“A disaster beyond imagination... and they said it could never happen.”

★ 5.0(5)19861h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Rick Wallace
Release date: 1986-03-02
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: ABC

About Acceptable Risks

Acceptable Risks is a 1986 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Rick Wallace, starring Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan and Christine Ebersole. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Acceptable Risks in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The manager of a chemical plant and a city manager rise up against their respective bosses to keep a town safe in this ecologically conscientious made-for-TV disaster film. It all begins when the owners of Citichem order the plant manager to enact dangerous cost cuts that compromise the safety of the plant. He protests, but it is to no avail and a worker dies. At the same time, the city manager tries to warn the people that a deadly disaster is imminent, but he ends up gagged by the local politicians. Meanwhile, just when the community is at its most unprepared, a melt-down occurs and the town is drenched in deadly chemicals.

Cast

Brian Dennehy

Don Sheppard

Kenneth McMillan

Wes Boggs

Christine Ebersole

Lee Snyder

Beah Richards

Sally Framm

Richard Gilliland

David Kohler

Vic Polizos

Lou Keller

Peter Jurasik

Jack Morris

Cicely Tyson

Janet Framm

Patti Cohoon-Friedman

Ann Kohler

Steve Eastin

Jerry Haywood

Richard McKenzie

Mayor Earl Ross

Tom Simcox

Joe Reed

Themes & keywords

chemical disaster

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Acceptable Risks in United Kingdom?+

Acceptable Risks is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Acceptable Risks on Netflix?+

Acceptable Risks is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Acceptable Risks?+

Acceptable Risks has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Acceptable Risks?+

Acceptable Risks stars Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan, Christine Ebersole, Beah Richards and Richard Gilliland.

When did Acceptable Risks come out?+

Acceptable Risks is a 1986 movie directed by Rick Wallace.

What genre is Acceptable Risks?+

Acceptable Risks is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Acceptable Risks?+

Acceptable Risks was directed by Rick Wallace.