Film
The China Syndrome
1979· PG· 2h 2m· Drama· Thriller
“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.
1979-03-16
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DirectorJames Bridges
WriterJames Bridges
ProducerMichael Douglas
Director of PhotographyJames Crabe
EditorDavid Rawlins
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Details
Released1979-03-16
Runtime2h 2m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosColumbia Pictures · IPC Films
Budget$6M
Box office$52M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.1/10 · 518 votes
Original languageen
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