The China Syndrome

1979    2h 2m    PG
Thriller, Drama
7.488%81%71%
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While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, a reporter, Kimberly Wells, witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to report 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
Written By
Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges
Studio
Columbia Pictures, IPC Films

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Cast of The China Syndrome
  • Jane FondaKimberly Wells
  • Jack LemmonJack Godell
  • Michael DouglasRichard Adams
  • Scott BradyHerman De Young
  • James HamptonBill Gibson
  • Peter DonatDon Jacovich
  • Wilford BrimleyTed Spindler
  • Richard HerdEvan McCormack
  • Daniel ValdezHector Salas
  • Stan BohrmanPete Martin
  • James KarenMac Churchill
  • Michael AlaimoGreg Minor
  • Donald HottonDr. Lowell
  • Khalilah AliMarge
  • Paul LarsonD.B. Royce
  • Ron LombardBarney
  • Tom EureTommy
  • Nick PellegrinoBorden
  • Daniel LewkDonny
  • Allan ChinnHolt
  • Martin FiscoeControl Guard
  • Alan KaulTV Director
  • Michael MannTV Consultant
  • David EisenbiseTechnical Director
  • Frank CavestaniNews Reporter
  • Reuben CollinsSportscaster
  • E. Hampton BeagleMort
  • David PfeifferDavid
  • Lewis ArquetteHatcher
  • Dennis McMullenRobertson
  • Rita TaggartRita Jacovich
  • James HallHarmon
  • Carol SchlangerWaitress
  • Trudy LaneAlma Spindler
  • Jack Smith Jr.Tom
  • David ArnsenKXLA Cameraman
  • Betty HarfordWoman at Demonstration
  • Donald BishopHearings Chairman
  • Al BaiettiPro-Nuclear Witness
  • Diandra MorrellSasha
  • Darrell LarsonYoung Demonstrator
  • Roger PancakeGate Guard
  • Joe LowrySecurity Agent
  • Harry M. WilliamsFire Rescue
  • Dennis BarkerJaws of Life
  • Joseph GarciaHighway Patrolman
  • James KlineJim
  • Alan BeckwithTechnician
  • Clay HodgesSWAT Squad Leader
  • Val ClenardSelf
  • Robert A. BowenCamera Operator (uncredited)
  • Robert BuckinghamParty Guest (uncredited)
  • John Philip DaytonYoung Photographer (uncredited)
  • Paul DeCeglieMan at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Peter EastmanReporter (uncredited)
  • Bart GreeneMan at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Michael JeffersBoard Member (uncredited)
  • Stephen M. KienzleSwat Shooter (uncredited)
  • Paul LeClairBoard Member (uncredited)
  • Monty O'GradyParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Ray PourchotMan at Meeting (uncredited)
  • Hank RobinsonReporter (uncredited)
  • George SimmonsWaiter (uncredited)
  • Robert S. WoodsMan (uncredited)
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