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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 (548 votes)March 16, 1979122 minEN
DramaThriller

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMarch 16, 1979
StatusReleased
Runtime122 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$5,900,000
Revenue$51,718,367
ProductionColumbia Pictures, IPC Films
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Director

James Bridges

Writers

Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges

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Cast

Jane FondaJane FondaKimberly Wells
Michael DouglasMichael DouglasRichard Adams
Jack LemmonJack LemmonJack Godell
Scott BradyScott BradyHerman De Young
James HamptonJames HamptonBill Gibson
Peter DonatPeter DonatDon Jacovich
Wilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyTed Spindler
Richard HerdRichard HerdEvan McCormack
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Daniel ValdezHector Salas
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Stan BohrmanPete Martin
James KarenJames KarenMac Churchill
Michael AlaimoMichael AlaimoGreg Minor
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