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The China Syndrome

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

Duration

2h 02m

Release

16 Mar 1979

Country

United States

Language

English

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.

Plot

A reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a nuclear power plant.

Cast

Jane FondaJack LemmonMichael Douglas

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 88%Metacritic: 81/100

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Director

James Bridges

Writers

Mike GrayT.S. CookJames Bridges

Revenue

$51,718,367

Budget

$5,900,000

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 9 wins & 16 nominations total

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