
The China Syndrome (1979)
Sometimes it’s too late to tell the truth.
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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- $5.9M
- Box office
- $51.7M
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Car chaseSwat teamEarthquakeConspiracyCaliforniaRadiationNuclear power plantTv stationAtomic reactorWhistleblowerCinematographerTelecasterTv reporterCore meltEnergy policyFalsificationNuclear accidentPicketingTurbine
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Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityCar Chase · Swat Team · EarthquakeDialogue densityDramaDirector preference217552Actor preference164796 · 186085 · 5778Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about The China Syndrome
What is The China Syndrome about?
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.
How long is The China Syndrome?
The China Syndrome has a runtime of 122 minutes.












