The China Syndrome

1979 • 122 minutes

À propos de ce film

A modern nightmare nearly becomes reality in this tension-filled story about an "incident" at a nuclear power plant. Jane Fonda stars as Kimberly Wells, an ambitious TV reporter covering a story on energy sources, who is present at the nuclear plant when a startling accident occurs that nearly causes the meltdown of the reactor. A newsreel cameraman accompanying Wells (Michael Douglas) captures the incident on film but the television station won't air the footage. Though the plant's corporate heads are quick to deny the possibility of any real danger, Jack Godell (Jack Lemmon), the plant's veteran engineer, discovers faulty equipment at the plant. Attempting to tell others about his findings, an attempt is made on his life. In desperation, he forcibly takes control of the power plant and invites the media to hear his ceremony. But the corporation is determined to stop him in a taut and shocking climax! (Original Title - The China Syndrome) © 1979 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Notes et avis

Extraordinary movie! Jack Lemmon is truly at his seasoned finest, Jane Fonda pulls off an incredible, captivating performance, Michael Dougals, who produced the film, also gives an wonderful performance; Wilford Brimley, also shines in his supporting role here. Thought provoking for it's day (1979), the story remains intriguing, insightful and keeps you rivited from start to finish. Though we think of it as "passe`" these days, back in 1979 this was a big deal, especially with the event that happened at 3-Mile Island, PA shortly after this was released.

Very good movie although I was a bit disappointed with Jane Fonda's performance. She is not as good an actress as I thought she was. Maybe it's the last name.

Could be compared to Fukusjimi-Daichi