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The Trigger Effect
The Trigger Effect
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The Trigger Effect

1996
1h 34m
Drama
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1996

Runtime

1h 34m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home

Buy

5
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
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Storyline

"When Nothing Works, Anything Goes."

A blackout leaves those affected to consider what is necessary, what is legal, and what is questionable, in order to survive in a predatory environment.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Aug 30, 1996
Languages
English
Italian
Director
David Koepp
David Koepp
Production
Gramercy Pictures
Gramercy Pictures
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Amblin Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

25 Cast Members

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan

Matthew

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Annie

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Joe

Richard T. Jones

Richard T. Jones

Raymond

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Steph

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Gary

Tori Kristiansen

Sarah

Tyra Kristiansen

Sarah

Rick Worthy

Rick Worthy

Johnny

Edhem Barker

Trendy German Guy

Tyrone Tann

Tripping Guy

Mônica Torres

Mônica Torres

Hand Holding Girl

Sherry Lynn

Sherry Lynn

Additional Dialogue Replacement (voice)

David O'Donnell

David O'Donnell

Hand Holding Guy

Greg Grunberg

Greg Grunberg

Double Date Guy

Kerri Vickers

Double Date Girl

Molly Morgan

Molly Morgan

Babysitter

Philip Bruns

Philip Bruns

Mr. Schaefer

Kirk Fox

Kirk Fox

Drugstore Announcer

William Lucking

William Lucking

Pharmacist

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