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Movie Info

Release Date: March 16, 1979
Runtime: 122 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama Thriller
Budget: $5,900,000
Revenue: $51,718,367
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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πŸ…
88%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.1/10
TMDB
509 votes
⭐
7.4/10
IMDb
35,731 votes
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The China Syndrome

1979

"Truth can be more dangerous than power."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El sΓ­ndrome de China? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: A SΓ­ndrome da China? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Sindromul chinezesc πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± PL: ChiΕ„ski Syndrom? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ CS: Cinsky syndrom? All international titles (8) →
Drama Thriller 122 min 7.4/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
2 Nominations
4 Total
BAFTA
1
Cannes
1
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1980 Oscars Best Actress Jane Fonda Nominated
1980 Oscars Best Actor Jack Lemmon Nominated
1979 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Jack Lemmon Winner
1979 Cannes Best Actor Jack Lemmon Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1979 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Jack Lemmon
1979 Cannes Best Actor Jack Lemmon
Year Festival Category Winner
1980 Oscars Best Actress Jane Fonda
1980 Oscars Best Actor Jack Lemmon

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Box Office

Budget: $5,900,000
Revenue: $51,718,367
Profit $45,818,367
ROI +776.6% (8.8x)

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Keywords

#conspiracy 58 #california 45 #tragedy 36 #earthquake 8 #whistleblower 7 #telecaster 4 #radiation 3 #cinematographer 3 #television broadcast 2 #falsification 2 #nuclear power plant 2 #tv reporter 2 #atomic reactor 2 #nuclear accident 1 #energy policy 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The China Syndrome

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  • The film was shot on location at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in California, which added an air of authenticity to the depiction of a nuclear power plant accident.

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  • Jack Lemmon's character was initially intended to be portrayed as more villainous, but Lemmon's performance led the filmmakers to soften the character's moral ambiguity.

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  • The film features a scene where Kimberly Wells tapes an interview with a whistleblower; this moment subtly alludes to real-life instances of corporate whistleblowing in the energy sector.

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  • In one scene, a clock can be seen showing the wrong time, which is inconsistent with the timeline of events occurring in the film.

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  • Michael Douglas's role in this film helped solidify his status as a leading man in Hollywood, paving the way for his future projects focusing on socially relevant themes.

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  • The film's tense soundtrack, composed by David Shire, uses dissonant chords and abrupt shifts in tone to enhance the suspense surrounding the nuclear accident.

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  • The China Syndrome was released just weeks before the Three Mile Island accident, leading to increased public concern about nuclear power and significantly impacting its cultural reception.

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