Movie · 122 min · 12 · drm, trl
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.
Where to watch The China Syndrome
Available on 3 platforms across 1 countries.
Cast
Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat, Wilford Brimley, Richard Herd, Daniel Valdez, Stan Bohrman, James Karen, Michael Alaimo, Donald Hotton, Khalilah Ali, Paul Larson, Ron Lombard, Tom Eure, Nick Pellegrino
Crew
James Bridges (director), Michael Douglas (producer)
Awards
2 wins from 6 nominations.
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- Academy Award for Best Production Design 1980 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay 1980 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Actress 1980 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Actor 1980 — nominated