Acceptable Risks
“A disaster beyond imagination... and they said it could never happen.”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Scott Curtis
Kenny Kohler
Edan Gross
Jake Snyder
John Ingle
Dr. Shaw
Mary Gregory
Councilwoman
Richard Livingston
Police Chief
Charna Felthous
Patty Kohler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Strum
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- Acceptable Risks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- ABC, ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Wallace
Norman Strum
Mark Snow
John McPherson
Michael Jablow
R. W. Goodwin
Department Leadership Roster
John McPherson
Director of Photography
Rick Wallace
Director
Norman Strum
Writer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
R. W. Goodwin
Producer
Michael Jablow
Editor
James Hulsey
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Acceptable Risks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acceptable Risks
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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?
The principal cast of Acceptable Risks includes Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan, Christine Ebersole, Beah Richards, Richard Gilliland.
When was Acceptable Risks released and how long is it?
Acceptable Risks was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Acceptable Risks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Acceptable Risks was composed by Mark Snow.