# The China Syndrome (1979)

> A television reporter and a principled nuclear engineer confront a corporate cover-up after a reactor malfunction threatens public safety.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/819

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: James Bridges
- Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Douglas, Jack Lemmon, Scott Brady, James Hampton, Peter Donat, Wilford Brimley, Richard Herd
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078966/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, ominous, chilling, political thriller night, socially conscious cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A reporter uncovers a dangerous secret that could change the future of energy.

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