The China Syndrome

1979 | 122 minutes | 7.2 ★ (449)

The China Syndrome
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    16 March 1979

  • DirectingJames Bridges
  • Budget

    $5,900,000.00

  • Revenue

    $51,718,367.00

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