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The China Syndrome
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The China Syndrome

1979-03-16 · 122 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
James Bridges
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, IPC Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,900,000
Revenue
USD 51,718,367

Top 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
Daniel ValdezHector Salas
Stan BohrmanPete Martin
James KarenJames KarenMac Churchill
Michael AlaimoMichael AlaimoGreg Minor
Donald HottonDonald HottonDr. Lowell
Khalilah AliMarge
Paul LarsonD.B. Royce
Ron LombardBarney
Tom EureTommy
Nick PellegrinoBorden
Daniel LewkDonny
Allan ChinnHolt

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