The China Syndrome
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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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Nominated for 4 Oscars. 9 wins & 16 nominations total
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"People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know."
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Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$5,900,000
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$51,718,367
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Jane Fonda
Kimberly Wells
Michael Douglas
Richard Adams
Jack Lemmon
Jack Godell
Scott Brady
Herman De Young
James Hampton
Bill Gibson
Peter Donat
Don Jacovich
Wilford Brimley
Ted Spindler
Richard Herd
Evan McCormack
Daniel Valdez
Hector Salas
Stan Bohrman
Pete Martin
James Karen
Mac Churchill
Michael Alaimo
Greg Minor
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