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The Trigger Effect

MOVIE • 1996

The Trigger Effect

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.

TMDB ★ 2.9/5Votes: 127
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Top Cast

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

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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

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Film

Status

Released

Release

August 30, 1996

Runtime

94 min

Language

English

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Origin

United States of America

Budget

$8,000,000

Revenue

$3,600,000