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1979 · 122 min · PG

The China Syndrome

Directed by James Bridges · Drama, Thriller

The China Syndrome (1979) is a Drama film, directed by James Bridges set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of power & corruption run throughout.

Cinematography
James Crabe
Cast
Jane FondaMichael DouglasJack LemmonScott BradyJames HamptonPeter DonatWilford BrimleyRichard Herd

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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