The China Syndrome

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

1979 2h 2m EN

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★7.1TMDB · 543

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: James Bridges
Writers: Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Made its money back 8.8× over at the box office.

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by James Bridges, shot by James Crabe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Rawlins shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas and Jack Lemmon carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0078966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

James Bridges directs. James Crabe behind the camera. David Rawlins cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Made its money back 8.8× over at the box office.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by James Bridges, shot by James Crabe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor David Rawlins shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas and Jack Lemmon carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.".
7IMDB entry: tt0078966 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 19 themes, including "california", "telecaster", "radiation", "energy policy".