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The China Syndrome
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The China Syndrome

Fri, Mar 16, 1979
  • Drama
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

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.

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When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 16, 1979
  • PhysicalTue, Oct 26, 2004DVD Release
GB
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 10, 1979Originally A
CA
  • PhysicalTue, May 25, 1999DVD
AU
  • In CinemasWed, May 30, 1979
FR
  • In CinemasSun, May 20, 1979Cannes Film Festival
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 21, 1980West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Sep 15, 1979
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda
    as Kimberly Wells
  • Michael Douglas
    Michael Douglas
    as Richard Adams
  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    as Jack Godell
  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady
    as Herman De Young
  • James Hampton
    James Hampton
    as Bill Gibson
  • Peter Donat
    Peter Donat
    as Don Jacovich
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