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The China Syndrome

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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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Year 1979
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director James Bridges
Runtime 122 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (510 votes)

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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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