Acceptable Risks
"A disaster beyond imagination... and they said it could never happen."
Originally released in 1986. Acceptable Risks is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Rick Wallace.
Starring Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan, and Christine Ebersole
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Dennehy
as Don Sheppard
Kenneth McMillan
as Wes Boggs
Christine Ebersole
as Lee Snyder
Beah Richards
as Sally Framm
Richard Gilliland
as David Kohler
Vic Polizos
as Lou Keller
Peter Jurasik
as Jack Morris
Cicely Tyson
as Janet Framm
Patti Cohoon-Friedman
as Ann Kohler
Steve Eastin
as Jerry Haywood
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ABC
- ABC Circle Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acceptable Risks about?
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 o...
Who directed Acceptable Risks?
Acceptable Risks was directed by Rick Wallace.
How long is Acceptable Risks?
Acceptable Risks has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Acceptable Risks released?
Acceptable Risks was released on March 2, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Acceptable Risks?
The main cast of Acceptable Risks includes Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan, Christine Ebersole, Beah Richards, Richard Gilliland.