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Acceptable Risks (1986)

Movie ★ 5.0 92 min

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.

Rick Wallace Director Norman Strum Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 2, 1986
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt0090586
Language
Studio
, ABC Circle Films

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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 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.
Who directed Acceptable Risks?
Acceptable Risks was directed by Rick Wallace.
Who stars in Acceptable Risks?
Acceptable Risks stars Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan, Christine Ebersole, Beah Richards.
When was Acceptable Risks released?
Acceptable Risks is a 1986 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Acceptable Risks?
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