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The China Syndrome (1979)

Movie"People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know."
Audience Score
72
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PG 2 hr 2 minMar 16th, 1979Drama, 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.
StarringJane FondaJack LemmonMichael Douglas
DirectorJames Bridges

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 16th, 1979
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 25th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$5,900,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$51,718,367 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Bruce Gilbert
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures, IPC Films
The China Syndrome on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
conspiracycaliforniaearthquakenuclear power plantradiationtv reporterwhistleblowercinematographernuclear accidentenergy policy