The Trigger Effect

14
1h 34m
1996
5.7 /10 (114)

When Nothing Works, Anything Goes.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Italiano
Released Date: 1996-08-30

Top Billed Cast

Kyle MacLachlan

Matthew

Elisabeth Shue

Annie

Dermot Mulroney

Joe

Richard T. Jones

Raymond

Bill Smitrovich

Steph

Michael Rooker

Gary

Tori Kristiansen

Sarah

Tyra Kristiansen

Sarah

Rick Worthy

Johnny

Edhem Barker

Trendy German Guy

Tyrone Tann

Tripping Guy

Mônica Torres

Hand Holding Girl

Sherry Lynn

Additional Dialogue Replacement (voice)

David O'Donnell

Hand Holding Guy

Greg Grunberg

Double Date Guy

Kerri Vickers

Double Date Girl

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