The China Syndrome(1979)
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The China Syndrome Synopsis
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.
The China Syndrome (1979) is a drama and thriller film directed by James Bridges, released on March 16, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon and Scott Brady. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 536 ratings.
- Director:
- James Bridges
- Writers:
- Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges
- Producers:
- Michael Douglas
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, IPC Films
- Budget:
- $5,900,000
- Revenue:
- $51,718,367
- Status:
- Released
The China Syndrome (1979) Trailer
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The China Syndrome Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Fonda
as Kimberly Wells
Michael Douglas
as Richard Adams
Jack Lemmon
as Jack Godell
Scott Brady
as Herman De Young
James Hampton
as Bill Gibson
Peter Donat
as Don Jacovich
Wilford Brimley
as Ted Spindler
Richard Herd
as Evan McCormack
- Daniel Valdez
Daniel Valdez
as Hector Salas
- Stan Bohrman
Stan Bohrman
as Pete Martin
James Karen
as Mac Churchill
Michael Alaimo
as Greg Minor
Key crew
Directed by James Bridges, written by Mike Gray, T.S. Cook and James Bridges, produced by Michael Douglas.
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The China Syndrome Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 536 ratings.
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The China Syndrome – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The China Syndrome online?
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The China Syndrome (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The China Syndrome?
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The main cast of The China Syndrome (1979) includes Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady and James Hampton. The film was directed by James Bridges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The China Syndrome released?
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The China Syndrome was released on March 16, 1979 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The China Syndrome worth watching?
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The China Syndrome (1979) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 536 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The China Syndrome?
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Yes. The official The China Syndrome trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.