The China Syndrome
dir. James Bridges
77
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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.
Critics consensus
With gripping themes and a stellar cast, The China Syndrome is the rare thriller that's as thought-provoking as it is tense.
Directed byJames Bridges
StarringJane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat
Written byMike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges
CinematographyJames Crabe
EditingDavid Rawlins
The China Syndrome
1979 · PG · 2h 2m
Drama, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
77
Critics Consensus
With gripping themes and a stellar cast, The China Syndrome is the rare thriller that's as thought-provoking as it is tense.
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