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The China Syndrome
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THE CHINA SYNDROME

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

19792h 2m7.1 TMDb

Directed by James Bridges

Spoiler-Free

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.

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

Movie Vibe

Suspense7.5
Emotion7.7
Complexity7.5
Humor5
Realism6.6
Action5
Darkness6.4

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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