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The China Syndrome (1979)

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

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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.

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The China Syndrome Cast

  • Jane Fonda

    Jane Fonda

    as Kimberly Wells

  • Michael Douglas

    Michael Douglas

    as Richard Adams

  • Jack Lemmon

    Jack Lemmon

    as Jack Godell

  • Scott Brady

    Scott Brady

    as Herman De Young

  • James Hampton

    James Hampton

    as Bill Gibson

  • Peter Donat

    Peter Donat

    as Don Jacovich

  • Wilford Brimley

    Wilford Brimley

    as Ted Spindler

  • Richard Herd

    Richard Herd

    as Evan McCormack

  • D

    Daniel Valdez

    as Hector Salas

  • S

    Stan Bohrman

    as Pete Martin

  • James Karen

    James Karen

    as Mac Churchill

  • Michael Alaimo

    Michael Alaimo

    as Greg Minor

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Where can I watch The China Syndrome?

The China Syndrome is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.

When was The China Syndrome released?

The China Syndrome came out on March 16, 1979.

Is The China Syndrome worth watching?

The China Syndrome holds a 7.1/10 average from 545 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is The China Syndrome?

The China Syndrome runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).

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