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The China Syndrome
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The China Syndrome

1979 · 122 min Drama Thriller
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: James Bridges

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Kimberly Wells

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Richard Adams

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Jack Godell

Scott Brady

Scott Brady

Herman De Young

James Hampton

James Hampton

Bill Gibson

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

Don Jacovich

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Ted Spindler

Richard Herd

Richard Herd

Evan McCormack

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Daniel Valdez

Hector Salas

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Stan Bohrman

Pete Martin

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