The China Syndrome (1979)
Sometimes it’s too late to tell the truth.
Starring Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas
Directed by James Bridges
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.
Runtime: 122 min.
Rating: 7.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Thriller
Keywords: california,telecaster,energy policy,radiation,earthquake,tv station,nuclear power plant,cinematographer,core melt,conspiracy,tv reporter,car chase,atomic reactor,swat team,whistleblower,falsification,nuclear accident,picketing,turbine
Cast
Kimberly Wells
Jack Godell
Richard Adams
Herman De Young
Bill Gibson
Don Jacovich
Ted Spindler
Evan McCormack
Hector Salas
Pete Martin
Mac Churchill
Greg Minor
Dr. Elliott Lowell
Marge
D.B. Royce
Technician
Barney
Tommy
Borden
Donny
Holt
Control Guard
TV Director
TV Consultant
Technical Director
News Reporter
Sportscaster
Mort
David
Hatcher
Robertson
Rita Jacovich
Harmon
Waitress
Alma Spindler
Tom
KXLA Cameraman
Woman at Demonstration
Hearings Chairman
Pro-Nuclear Witness
Sasha
Young Demonstrator
Gate Guard
Security Agent
Fire Rescue
Jaws of Life
Highway Patrolman
Jim
SWAT Squad Leader
Camera Operator
Party Guest
Young Photographer
Man at Meeting
Reporter
Board Member
Board Member
Party Guest
Man at Meeting
Reporter
Waiter
Party Guest
Man at Meeting