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Acceptable Risks (1986): Cast

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Acceptable Risks is a 1986 drama directed by Rick Wallace, starring Brian Dennehy as Don Sheppard, Cicely Tyson and Kenneth McMillan. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Acceptable Risks (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Rick Wallace
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Acceptable Risks About?

The premise of Acceptable Risks without spoilers.

In a made‑for‑TV eco‑thriller, the plant manager of Citichem and the town’s city manager discover that corporate cost‑cutting has compromised safety at the chemical facility. After a worker is killed, they try to warn residents, only to be silenced by officials. When a catastrophic melt‑down releases deadly toxins, they must defy their superiors to protect the community.

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Cast & crew

Acceptable Risks Cast & Characters

Brian Dennehy leads the cast as Don Sheppard, with Cicely Tyson as Janet Framm and Kenneth McMillan as Wes Boggs. Directed by Rick Wallace; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rick Wallace

More films directed by Rick Wallace: A Time to Live and California Girls.

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Cars

Cars in Acceptable Risks

20 cars on screen, including the Marketeer 450 and the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 20 cars
  • Marketeer 450 in Acceptable Risks Marketeer 450 Important role
  • 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Acceptable Risks 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
  • 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country in Acceptable Risks 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Minor role
  • E-One unknown in Acceptable Risks E-One unknown Minor role
Details

Acceptable Risks Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “La vallée de l'angoisse” and “Zona pericolo”.

Also known as
  • La vallée de l'angoisse
  • Zona pericolo
  • Допустимый риск

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Acceptable Risks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Acceptable Risks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Acceptable Risks?

Acceptable Risks runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Acceptable Risks released?

Acceptable Risks was released on March 2, 1986.

Who directed Acceptable Risks?

Acceptable Risks was directed by Rick Wallace.

More films by Rick Wallace

Who is in the cast of Acceptable Risks?

Acceptable Risks stars Brian Dennehy as Don Sheppard, Cicely Tyson as Janet Framm and Kenneth McMillan as Wes Boggs, among 15 credited actors.

Does Acceptable Risks have a post-credit scene?

No. Acceptable Risks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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