The China Syndrome 1979
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SplatWhile 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kimberly Wells
as Richard Adams
as Jack Godell
as Herman De Young
as Bill Gibson
as Don Jacovich
as Ted Spindler
as Evan McCormack
as Hector Salas
as Pete Martin
Director:
Writer:
Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges
Stars:
Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat, Wilford Brimley, Richard Herd, Daniel Valdez, Stan Bohrman,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The China Syndrome
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Kimberly Wells
as Richard Adams
as Jack Godell
as Herman De Young
as Bill Gibson
as Don Jacovich
as Ted Spindler
as Evan McCormack
as Hector Salas
as Pete Martin
as Mac Churchill
as Greg Minor
as Dr. Lowell
as Marge
as D.B. Royce
as Barney
as Tommy
as Borden
as Donny
as Holt
as Control Guard
as TV Director
as TV Consultant
as Technical Director
as News Reporter
as Sportscaster
as Mort
as David
as Hatcher
as Robertson
as Rita Jacovich
as Harmon
as Waitress
as Alma Spindler
as Tom
as KXLA Cameraman
as Woman at Demonstration
as Hearings Chairman
as Pro-Nuclear Witness
as Sasha
as Young Demonstrator
as Gate Guard
as Security Agent
as Fire Rescue
as Jaws of Life
as Highway Patrolman
as Jim
as Technician
as SWAT Squad Leader
as Self
as Camera Operator (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Young Photographer (uncredited)
as Man at Meeting (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Man at Meeting (uncredited)
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Swat Shooter (uncredited)
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Man at Meeting (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
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