TMDb Rating
7.2/10
497 verified votes
The China Syndrome (1979)
DramaThriller
122 min
"People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know."
Plot Summary
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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DramaThrillerJames BridgesJane FondaMichael Douglas1979
Director
James Bridges
Top Cast
Jane FondaMichael DouglasJack LemmonScott BradyJames Hampton
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