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The China Syndrome

A journalist's investigation uncovers a potentially catastrophic secret at a nuclear power plant, putting the entire community at risk.

A journalist investigating renewable energy sources stumbles upon a nuclear power plant accident, only to uncover a web of deceit aimed at concealing the truth.

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Main Cast

Jane FondaJane FondaKimberly Wells
Michael DouglasMichael DouglasRichard Adams
Jack LemmonJack LemmonJack Godell
Scott BradyScott BradyHerman De Young
James HamptonJames HamptonBill Gibson
Peter DonatPeter DonatDon Jacovich
Wilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyTed Spindler
Richard HerdRichard HerdEvan McCormack
Daniel ValdezDaniel ValdezHector Salas
Stan BohrmanStan BohrmanPete Martin
James KarenJames KarenMac Churchill
Michael AlaimoMichael AlaimoGreg Minor
Donald HottonDonald HottonDr. Lowell
Paul LarsonPaul LarsonD.B. Royce
Ron LombardRon LombardBarney
Nick PellegrinoNick PellegrinoBorden
Frank CavestaniFrank CavestaniNews Reporter
E. Hampton BeagleE. Hampton BeagleMort
Lewis ArquetteLewis ArquetteHatcher
Dennis McMullenDennis McMullenRobertson
Rita TaggartRita TaggartRita Jacovich
James HallJames HallHarmon
Betty HarfordBetty HarfordWoman at Demonstration
Donald BishopDonald BishopHearings Chairman
Darrell LarsonDarrell LarsonYoung Demonstrator
Roger PancakeRoger PancakeGate Guard
Joe LowryJoe LowrySecurity Agent
Joseph GarciaJoseph GarciaHighway Patrolman
James KlineJames KlineJim
Alan BeckwithAlan BeckwithTechnician
John Philip DaytonJohn Philip DaytonYoung Photographer (uncredited)
Monty O'GradyMonty O'GradyParty Guest (uncredited)
Ray PourchotRay PourchotMan at Meeting (uncredited)
Hank RobinsonHank RobinsonReporter (uncredited)
Robert S. WoodsRobert S. WoodsMan (uncredited)

Creators

James BridgesJames BridgesDirector, Screenplay
T.S. CookT.S. CookScreenplay
Mike GrayMike GrayScreenplay

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The China Syndrome 1979 TV trailer #2

The China Syndrome (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The China Syndrome (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The China Syndrome

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures, IPC Films

Originally Released: United States, Mar 16, 1979

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $51,718,367.00

Budget: $6,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Thriller

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