The China Syndrome

(1979)

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Synopsis

A TV reporter doing a feature story on energy is present at a nuclear-power plant when a crisis occurs and a meltdown is narrowly avoided, but it seems that efforts to get the news on-air are being stymied. Stars Jane Fonda and Jack Lemmon were Oscar-nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor.

Directors

James Bridges, James Bridges, Michael Douglas, James Nelson, Rick Carter, Sally Dennison, Mike Gray, George Jenkins

Production year

1979

Rating

PG

Studio

Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.

Runtime

122 minutes

Cast

Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, James Hampton, Peter Donat