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The China Syndrome: Directed by James Bridges. With Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady. A reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a nuclear power plant.
The two scientists determine that the plant very nearly went into meltdown, called the "China Syndrome" where the nuclear material heats beyond the capacity of the plant's personnel and safety systems to stop it.
The China Syndrome. The movie is, above all, entertainment: well-acted, well-crafted, scary as hell. James Bridges's smashingly effective, very stylish suspense melodrama. A terrific film, the triumphant culmination of many elements that have been attempted in previous ambitious films.
China Syndrome was released on March 16, 1979. Twelve days later the nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania, suffered a partial meltdown. No one was hurt, but the Three Mile Island incident helped propel The China Syndrome into a blockbuster.
Academy Awards, USA. 1980 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Leading Role. Jack Lemmon. 1980 Nominee Oscar. Best Actress in a Leading Role. Jane Fonda. 1980 Nominee Oscar. Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.
The China Syndrome is reminiscent of a time when Hollywood excelled in the making of the conspiracy political film. The China syndrome starts with a bang- Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas are at a nuclear power plant when something goes wrong and they manage to capture it on camera.
The China Syndrome (1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Release Date. United States. March 6, 1979 (Hollywood, California, premiere) United States. March 16, 1979. France. May 20, 1979 (Cannes Film Festival) United Kingdom. July 20, 1979.
The China Syndrome: Directed by James Bridges. With Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady. A reporter finds what appears to be a cover-up of safety hazards at a nuclear power plant.
The China Syndrome (1979) Parents Guide and Certifications from around the world.
