The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

1979
2h 2m
7.1

7.1/10

510 votes • View on IMDb

"People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $5,900,000

Revenue: $51,718,367

Language: EN

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Quick Facts

Release Date March 16, 1979
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0078966
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Cast

Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda

Kimberly Wells

Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas

Richard Adams

Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon

Jack Godell

Scott Brady
Scott Brady

Herman De Young

James Hampton
James Hampton

Bill Gibson

Peter Donat
Peter Donat

Don Jacovich

Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley

Ted Spindler

Richard Herd
Richard Herd

Evan McCormack

Daniel Valdez
Daniel Valdez

Hector Salas

Stan Bohrman
Stan Bohrman

Pete Martin

James Karen
James Karen

Mac Churchill

Michael Alaimo
Michael Alaimo

Greg Minor

Key Crew

James Bridges
Director
Michael Douglas
Producer
Bruce Gilbert
Executive Producer
Mike Gray
Writer
T.S. Cook
Writer
James Bridges
Writer