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The China SyndromeFollow

1979 • PG • 2h 2m • Drama, Thriller • Columbia Pictures

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

🍅 88% 81% MC 81 LB 3.79 IMDb 7.4

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Domestic total
$35.70M
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Cast & crew

Jane Fonda Jane Fonda Starring Michael Douglas Michael Douglas Starring Jack Lemmon Jack Lemmon Starring Wilford Brimley Wilford Brimley Starring
ScreenplayJames Bridges, T.S. Cook, Mike Gray Produced byMichael Douglas CinematographyJames Crabe StudioColumbia Pictures

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