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

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