The China Syndrome (1979)
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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.
Director: James Bridges
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: March 16, 1979
Cast
- Jane Fonda - Kimberly Wells
- Michael Douglas - Richard Adams
- Jack Lemmon - Jack Godell
- Scott Brady - Herman De Young
- James Hampton - Bill Gibson
- Peter Donat - Don Jacovich
- Wilford Brimley - Ted Spindler
- Richard Herd - Evan McCormack
- Daniel Valdez - Hector Salas
- Stan Bohrman - Pete Martin
Screenplay
- James Bridges (Screenplay)
- Mike Gray (Screenplay)
- T.S. Cook (Screenplay)
Cinematography: James Crabe
Editing: David Rawlins
Production: Columbia Pictures, IPC Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $52M
Original Language: en
Themes
Government Corruption Exposed, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth
Keywords
california, telecaster, radiation, energy policy, earthquake, nuclear power plant, cinematographer, conspiracy, tv reporter, atomic reactor, whistleblower, falsification, nuclear accident, picketing, turbine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The China Syndrome about?
- 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.
- Who directed The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome was directed by James Bridges.
- Who stars in The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome stars Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat.
- How long is The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The China Syndrome?
- The China Syndrome had a budget of $6M.
- How much did The China Syndrome gross?
- The China Syndrome grossed $52M worldwide.
- Where was The China Syndrome produced?
- The China Syndrome was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The China Syndrome?
- The themes of The China Syndrome include: Government Corruption Exposed, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.