The China Syndrome(1979)
People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.
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.
Movie: The China Syndrome
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Kimberly Wells
Jack Godell
Richard Adams
Herman De Young
Bill Gibson
Don Jacovich
Ted Spindler
Evan McCormack
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