The China Syndrome

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

Mar 16 1979 PG 2h 2m
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.

Plot

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, a reporter, Kimberly Wells, witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to report the incident but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.

Written by

Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges

Directed by

James Bridges

Cast

Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

IPC Films, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 9 wins & 16 nominations total

Trailers
The China Syndrome 1979 TV trailer #2
The China Syndrome (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Featurettes
ABC The China Syndrome 1983 Sunday Night Movie bumper
Scores
# of Votes
34,322
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
81
Popularity
NA