Poster of The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, March 16 1979
45 years ago
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Portrait of Jane FondaJane FondaJane Fonda was 41 in The China Syndrome as 'Kimberly Wells'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 21 1937
Portrait of Jack LemmonJack LemmonJack Lemmon was 54 in The China Syndrome as 'Jack Godell'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 08 1925 –
Wed, Jun 27 2001
Portrait of Michael DouglasMichael DouglasMichael Douglas was 34 in The China Syndrome as 'Richard Adams'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 25 1944
Portrait of Scott BradyScott BradyScott Brady was 54 in The China Syndrome as 'Herman De Young'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 13 1924 –
Tue, Apr 16 1985
Portrait of James HamptonJames HamptonJames Hampton was 42 in The China Syndrome as 'Bill Gibson'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 09 1936 –
Wed, Apr 07 2021
Portrait of Peter DonatPeter DonatPeter Donat was 51 in The China Syndrome as 'Don Jacovich'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 20 1928 –
Mon, Sep 10 2018
Portrait of Wilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyWilford Brimley was 44 in The China Syndrome as 'Ted Spindler'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 27 1934 –
Sat, Aug 01 2020
Portrait of Richard HerdRichard HerdRichard Herd was 46 in The China Syndrome as 'Evan McCormack'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 26 1932 –
Tue, May 26 2020
Portrait of Daniel ValdezDaniel ValdezDaniel Valdez was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Hector Salas'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stan BohrmanStan BohrmanStan Bohrman was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Pete Martin'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James KarenJames KarenJames Karen was 55 in The China Syndrome as 'Mac Churchill'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 28 1923 –
Tue, Oct 23 2018
Portrait of Michael AlaimoMichael AlaimoMichael Alaimo was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Greg Minor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald HottonDonald HottonDonald Hotton was 45 in The China Syndrome as 'Dr. Lowell'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 29 1933 –
Wed, Apr 14 1999
Portrait of Khalilah AliKhalilah AliKhalilah Ali was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Marge'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul LarsonPaul LarsonPaul Larson was 58 in The China Syndrome as 'D.B. Royce'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 22 1920 –
Thu, Jul 06 1989
Portrait of Ron LombardRon LombardRon Lombard was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Barney'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom EureTom EureTom Eure was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Tommy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nick PellegrinoNick PellegrinoNick Pellegrino was 33 in The China Syndrome as 'Borden'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 13 1945
Portrait of Daniel LewkDaniel LewkDaniel Lewk was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Donny'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Allan ChinnAllan ChinnAllan Chinn was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Holt'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martin FiscoeMartin FiscoeMartin Fiscoe was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Control Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan KaulAlan KaulAlan Kaul was >> in The China Syndrome as 'TV Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael MannMichael MannMichael Mann was >> in The China Syndrome as 'TV Consultant'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David EisenbiseDavid EisenbiseDavid Eisenbise was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Technical Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank CavestaniFrank CavestaniFrank Cavestani was >> in The China Syndrome as 'News Reporter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Reuben CollinsReuben CollinsReuben Collins was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Sportscaster'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of E. Hampton BeagleE. Hampton BeagleE. Hampton Beagle was 34 in The China Syndrome as 'Mort'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 27 1944 –
Sat, Apr 28 1990
Portrait of David PfeifferDavid PfeifferDavid Pfeiffer was >> in The China Syndrome as 'David'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lewis ArquetteLewis ArquetteLewis Arquette was 43 in The China Syndrome as 'Hatcher'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 14 1935 –
Sat, Feb 10 2001
Portrait of Dennis McMullenDennis McMullenDennis McMullen was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Robertson'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rita TaggartRita TaggartRita Taggart was 29 in The China Syndrome as 'Rita Jacovich'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 19 1949
Portrait of James HallJames HallJames Hall was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Harmon'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol SchlangerCarol SchlangerCarol Schlanger was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Waitress'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Trudy LaneTrudy LaneTrudy Lane was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Alma Spindler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack Smith Jr.Jack Smith Jr.Jack Smith Jr. was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Tom'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David ArnsenDavid ArnsenDavid Arnsen was >> in The China Syndrome as 'KXLA Cameraman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Betty HarfordBetty HarfordBetty Harford was 52 in The China Syndrome as 'Woman at Demonstration'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 28 1927
Portrait of Donald BishopDonald BishopDonald Bishop was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Hearings Chairman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al BaiettiAl BaiettiAl Baietti was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Pro-Nuclear Witness'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Diandra MorrellDiandra MorrellDiandra Morrell was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Sasha'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Darrell LarsonDarrell LarsonDarrell Larson was 28 in The China Syndrome as 'Young Demonstrator'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 13 1950
Portrait of Roger PancakeRoger PancakeRoger Pancake was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Gate Guard'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe LowryJoe LowryJoe Lowry was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Security Agent'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry M. WilliamsHarry M. WilliamsHarry M. Williams was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Fire Rescue'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dennis BarkerDennis BarkerDennis Barker was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Jaws of Life'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph GarciaJoseph GarciaJoseph Garcia was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Highway Patrolman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James KlineJames KlineJames Kline was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Jim'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan BeckwithAlan BeckwithAlan Beckwith was 27 in The China Syndrome as 'Technician'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 02 1952
Portrait of Clay HodgesClay HodgesClay Hodges was >> in The China Syndrome as 'SWAT Squad Leader'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Val ClenardVal ClenardVal Clenard was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert A. BowenRobert A. BowenRobert A. Bowen was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Camera Operator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert BuckinghamRobert BuckinghamRobert Buckingham was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Philip DaytonJohn Philip DaytonJohn Philip Dayton was 31 in The China Syndrome as 'Young Photographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 13 1947
Portrait of Paul DeCegliePaul DeCegliePaul DeCeglie was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Man at Meeting (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter EastmanPeter EastmanPeter Eastman was 59 in The China Syndrome as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 10 1919 –
Sun, Jul 28 2013
Portrait of Bart GreeneBart GreeneBart Greene was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Man at Meeting (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael JeffersMichael JeffersMichael Jeffers was 81 in The China Syndrome as 'Board Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 10 1898 –
Tue, May 08 1990
Portrait of Stephen M. KienzleStephen M. KienzleStephen M. Kienzle was 27 in The China Syndrome as 'Swat Shooter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 11 1951
Portrait of Paul LeClairPaul LeClairPaul LeClair was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Board Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Monty O'GradyMonty O'GradyMonty O'Grady was 63 in The China Syndrome as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Wed, Mar 08 2000
Portrait of Ray PourchotRay PourchotRay Pourchot was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Man at Meeting (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank RobinsonHank RobinsonHank Robinson was 55 in The China Syndrome as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 27 1923 –
Sat, Apr 07 2012
Portrait of George SimmonsGeorge SimmonsGeorge Simmons was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert S. WoodsRobert S. WoodsRobert S. Woods was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of James CrabeJames CrabeJames Crabe was 47 in The China Syndrome as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 19 1931 –
Tue, May 02 1989
Portrait of James BridgesJames BridgesJames Bridges was 43 in The China Syndrome as 'Screenplay, Director'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 03 1936 –
Sun, Jun 06 1993
Portrait of Joel ChernoffJoel ChernoffJoel Chernoff was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kim KurumadaKim KurumadaKim Kurumada was 34 in The China Syndrome as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 01 1945 –
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Portrait of Barrie M. OsborneBarrie M. OsborneBarrie M. Osborne was 35 in The China Syndrome as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 07 1944
Portrait of Mike GrayMike GrayMike Gray was 43 in The China Syndrome as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 26 1935 –
Tue, Apr 30 2013
Portrait of T.S. CookT.S. CookT.S. Cook was 31 in The China Syndrome as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 25 1947 –
Sat, Jan 05 2013
Portrait of James NelsonJames NelsonJames Nelson was 46 in The China Syndrome as 'Associate Producer, Unit Production Manager'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 25 1932 –
Wed, Jun 18 2014
Portrait of Michael DouglasMichael DouglasMichael Douglas was 34 in The China Syndrome as 'Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 25 1944
Portrait of Bruce GilbertBruce GilbertBruce Gilbert was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David RawlinsDavid RawlinsDavid Rawlins was 43 in The China Syndrome as 'Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 10 1935
Portrait of Lorane MitchellLorane MitchellLorane Mitchell was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene CorsoGene CorsoGene Corso was 46 in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 29 1932 –
Thu, May 23 1996
Portrait of Mary McGloneMary McGloneMary McGlone was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim HenriksonJim HenriksonJim Henrikson was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Music Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Francesca EmersonFrancesca EmersonFrancesca Emerson was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Samuel C. CrutcherSamuel C. CrutcherSamuel C. Crutcher was 27 in The China Syndrome as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 28 1951
Portrait of Fred J. BrownFred J. BrownFred J. Brown was 43 in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 07 1935 –
Sun, Nov 09 2003
Portrait of Michael BoddickerMichael BoddickerMichael Boddicker was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Musician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan WallinDan WallinDan Wallin was 52 in The China Syndrome as 'Scoring Mixer'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 13 1927 –
Wed, Apr 10 2024
Portrait of Reynaldo VillalobosReynaldo VillalobosReynaldo Villalobos was 38 in The China Syndrome as 'Additional Camera'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 09 1940
Portrait of Willie D. BurtonWillie D. BurtonWillie D. Burton was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sally DennisonSally DennisonSally Dennison was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of DonfeldDonfeldDonfeld was 44 in The China Syndrome as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 03 1934 –
Sat, Feb 03 2007
Portrait of Marty P. EwingMarty P. EwingMarty P. Ewing was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael MinklerMichael MinklerMichael Minkler was 26 in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Wed, May 14 1952
Portrait of Craig PinkardCraig PinkardCraig Pinkard was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Transportation Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marshall SchlomMarshall SchlomMarshall Schlom was 51 in The China Syndrome as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 03 1928 –
Wed, Jan 21 2015
Portrait of Peter SorelPeter SorelPeter Sorel was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudy ReachiRudy ReachiRudy Reachi was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Assistant Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard EdlundRichard EdlundRichard Edlund was 38 in The China Syndrome as 'Visual Effects Camera'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 06 1940
Portrait of William Ladd SkinnerWilliam Ladd SkinnerWilliam Ladd Skinner was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert W. HarrisRobert W. HarrisRobert W. Harris was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Cableman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aggie Guerard RodgersAggie Guerard RodgersAggie Guerard Rodgers was 35 in The China Syndrome as 'Costumer'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 26 1943
Portrait of Eddie MarksEddie MarksEddie Marks was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Costumer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur PiantadosiArthur PiantadosiArthur Piantadosi was 62 in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 04 1916 –
Wed, Feb 23 1994
Portrait of Terry E. LewisTerry E. LewisTerry E. Lewis was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Property Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marvin E. LewisMarvin E. LewisMarvin E. Lewis was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Boom Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Sep 22 2012
Portrait of Bruce NahinBruce NahinBruce Nahin was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Production Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of S. Bruce WineingerS. Bruce WineingerS. Bruce Wineinger was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Construction Foreman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James A. DennettJames A. DennettJames A. Dennett was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kaye PownallKaye PownallKaye Pownall was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernadine M. AndersonBernadine M. AndersonBernadine M. Anderson was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanzi StokesStanzi StokesStanzi Stokes was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Casting Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bryce Guy WilliamsBryce Guy WilliamsBryce Guy Williams was 35 in The China Syndrome as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 13 1943
Portrait of Arthur Jeph ParkerArthur Jeph ParkerArthur Jeph Parker was 55 in The China Syndrome as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 04 1923 –
Sun, Dec 15 2002
Portrait of Les FresholtzLes FresholtzLes Fresholtz was 47 in The China Syndrome as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 21 1931
Portrait of Matthew YuricichMatthew YuricichMatthew Yuricich was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Matte Painter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry Millar Jr.Henry Millar Jr.Henry Millar Jr. was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George JenkinsGeorge JenkinsGeorge Jenkins was 70 in The China Syndrome as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 19 1908 –
Fri, Apr 06 2007
Portrait of Robert IsenbergRobert IsenbergRobert Isenberg was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eileen PetersonEileen PetersonEileen Peterson was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert DugganRobert DugganRobert Duggan was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Best Boy Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William MaldonadoWilliam MaldonadoWilliam Maldonado was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Construction Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of R. Chris WestlundR. Chris WestlundR. Chris Westlund was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Leadman'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bruce MattoxBruce MattoxBruce Mattox was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Special Effects Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John SzajnerJohn SzajnerJohn Szajner was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Second Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward BakenEdward BakenEdward Baken was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Transportation Captain'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ronnie KramerRonnie KramerRonnie Kramer was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Production Secretary'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don SchoenfeldDon SchoenfeldDon Schoenfeld was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike SweetenMike SweetenMike Sweeten was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daryl SmithDaryl SmithDaryl Smith was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Best Boy Electric'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom Prophet Jr.Tom Prophet Jr.Tom Prophet Jr. was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James O. BlairJames O. BlairJames O. Blair was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Douglas E. StollDouglas E. StollDouglas E. Stoll was >> in The China Syndrome as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday