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The China Syndrome
“People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.”
7.1 / 10• 1979• 2h 2m•PG• English
DramaThriller
Storyline
While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to publicize the incident, but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.
Cast & Crew
Jane Fonda
Kimberly Wells
Lead
Michael Douglas
Richard Adams
Jack Lemmon
Jack Godell
Scott Brady
Herman De Young
James Hampton
Bill Gibson
Peter Donat
Don Jacovich
Wilford Brimley
Ted Spindler
Richard Herd
Evan McCormack
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. James Bridges's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The China Syndrome is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
