The China Syndrome

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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.

Director: James Bridges
Cast: Jane Fonda , Michael Douglas , Jack Lemmon , Scott Brady , James Hampton , Peter Donat , Wilford Brimley , Richard Herd , Daniel Valdez , Stan Bohrman

Genres: Drama , Thriller

Release date: 1979-03-16

Rating: 7.2

Runtime: 122minutes

Budget: 5M

Revenue: 51M

Production Companies: Columbia Pictures , IPC Films

Reviews:

  • Emmett Frederick
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Joyce Caldwell
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Emir McLean
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Bodhi Wilson
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Marisol Curry
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4