The Chain Reaction (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 1962, The Chain Reaction is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Ivan Pravov, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. An old pickpocket named "Cardinal", during the days of the International Festival of Youth and Students, decides to gather old “personnels” to prepare small and large thefts from the festival participants. During the "conference" it turns out that a complete "personnel crisis" has come. The ensuing meeting with the former bootlegger — Senka-Moroz, who broke with his past and found happiness in his family and honest work, leads the Cardinal to confusion and mental confusion. A conversation with Professor Muromtsev, a terminally ill person who nevertheless cares about the fate of others, shock the "Cardinal" and he takes the first but decisive step towards a new life, breaking with the criminal world.
Who’s in it. The Chain Reaction stars Vladimir Kenigson as "Cardinal", Lev Ivanov as Muromtsev, Eduard Bredun as Senka-Moroz and Izolda Izvitskaya as Nadya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, The Chain Reaction sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chain Reaction page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chain Reaction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chain Reaction (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chain Reaction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chain Reaction worth watching?
- The Chain Reaction holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chain Reaction?
- The Chain Reaction stars Vladimir Kenigson, Lev Ivanov, Eduard Bredun, Izolda Izvitskaya and Leonid Usach.
- When was The Chain Reaction released?
- The Chain Reaction was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.