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The China Syndrome

People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.

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.

19792h 2mPGDrama, Thriller

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About The China Syndrome

Directors
James Bridges
Cast
Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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