'Chain Reaction' Links

Links to stories and information about "Chain Reaction," a 20th Century Fox action thriller for which scenes were shot at the U.S. Department of Enegy's Argonne National Laboratory from February to April 1996. Directed by Chicago native Andy Davis, the film stars Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz and Fred Ward.

Keanu, Morgan and me: Argonne National Lab goes to the movies

• What happens when Hollywood meets real scientists? Catherine Foster's first-hand account tells what it's like to play marriage broker for these two disparate cultures.

A Safety 'Chain Reaction'

• Hollywood's concern for safety impresses Argonne's safety workers -- by Madonna Pence.

Chicago Tribune articles

• "Chain" Gang -- Argonne Lab Goes Hollywood with Keanu Reeves and Morgan Freeman. (Friday, April 6, 1996.)
• For City, State Coffers: An Economic "Chain Reaction" -- The economic impact of fliming "Chain Reaction". (Friday, April 6, 1996.)

Argonne News articles

• Hollywood crews to prepare 360 area locations for filming (Jan. 29, 1996)
• Film crews begin shooting at Argonne (Feb. 12, 1996)
• Movie execs: Choice of Argonne helped write the film's script (Feb. 19, 1996)
• Argonne extras enjoy work despite `grueling' hours (March 4, 1996)
• 'Chain Reaction' returns (March 25, 1996)
• Argonne is the star in 'Chain Reaction' (Aug. 5, 1996)

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