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

Crew

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