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The China Syndrome 1979 Directed by James Bridges

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Thriller
Production Companies Columbia Pictures , IPC Films
Budget $5,900,000
Revenue $51,718,367
Release Date 16 March 1979
122 mins
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
James Karen Mac Churchill
Michael Alaimo Greg Minor
Donald Hotton Dr. Lowell
Paul Larson D.B. Royce
Ron Lombard Barney
Tom Eure Tommy
Martin Fiscoe Control Guard
Alan Kaul TV Director
Michael Mann TV Consultant
David Eisenbise Technical Director
Frank Cavestani News Reporter
Reuben Collins Sportscaster
Dennis McMullen Robertson
Rita Taggart Rita Jacovich
James Hall Harmon
Trudy Lane Alma Spindler
David Arnsen KXLA Cameraman
Betty Harford Woman at Demonstration
Donald Bishop Hearings Chairman
Al Baietti Pro-Nuclear Witness
Darrell Larson Young Demonstrator
Roger Pancake Gate Guard
Joe Lowry Security Agent
Harry M. Williams Fire Rescue
Dennis Barker Jaws of Life
Joseph Garcia Highway Patrolman
Alan Beckwith Technician
Clay Hodges SWAT Squad Leader
Robert A. Bowen Camera Operator (uncredited)
Robert Buckingham Party Guest (uncredited)
John Philip Dayton Young Photographer (uncredited)
Paul DeCeglie Man at Meeting (uncredited)
Peter Eastman Reporter (uncredited)
Bart Greene Man at Meeting (uncredited)
Michael Jeffers Board Member (uncredited)
Stephen M. Kienzle Swat Shooter (uncredited)
Paul LeClair Board Member (uncredited)
Monty O'Grady Party Guest (uncredited)
Ray Pourchot Man at Meeting (uncredited)
Hank Robinson Reporter (uncredited)
George Simmons Waiter (uncredited)
Robert S. Woods Man (uncredited)