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The China Syndrome (1979)

Film · 1979 · 122 min · PG · 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.

Directed by James Bridges

Starring Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat, Wilford Brimley, Richard Herd

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In cinemas16 March 1979
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release26 October 2004
First release anywhere16 March 1979

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