Acceptable Risks
| Acceptable Risks | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Marvin A. Gluck |
| Directed by | Rick Wallace |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1986 |
Acceptable Risks is a 1986 television film directed by Rick Wallace and written by Marvin A. Gluck.[1]
Plot
[edit]The film is set in the fictional city of Oakbridge, where a housing development was built near a chemical plant. Due to poor planning and safety standards, there is an explosion at the chemical plant that releases poisonous chemicals into the environment in a major disaster.[2]
Reception
[edit]The film received mixed reviews from critics who noted its heavy-handed environmental messaging.[3][4] Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times noted that the film drew inspiration from the real life Bhopal disaster of 1984.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Brian Dennehy as Dan Sheppard, the chemical plant manager
- Cicely Tyson as Janet Framm, an Oakbridge city planner
- Kenneth McMillan as Wes Boggs, the plant's maintenance manager
- Christine Ebersole as Lee Snyder, an employee of the plant
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rosenberg, Howard (February 28, 1986). "TV TACKLES A PAIR OF TOXIC TOPICS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Snowden, Lynne L. (March 1, 1986). "Film Review: Acceptable Risks. Telecast by the American Broadcasting Company in March 1986. USA. 1986. Time 87 Minutes. Color". International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters. 4 (1): 91–93. doi:10.1177/028072708600400110. ISSN 0280-7270.
- ^ "TV Previews". The Washington Post. March 1, 1986. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Martin, Mick; Porter, Marsha (2000). The Video Movie Guide 2001. Ballantine Books. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-345-42099-2.