The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

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

PG 1979 · 122 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by James Bridges · Written by Mike Gray

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