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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 122 minutes
✓ Genre: Thriller
✓ Stars: Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady, James Hampton
✓ Director: Barrie M. Osborne, Stanzi Stokes, Michael Douglas, Samuel C. Crutcher, George Jenkins
The The China Syndrome (1979) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The China Syndrome (1979) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The China Syndrome (1979) is staring with Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady, James Hampton, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Barrie M. Osborne, Stanzi Stokes, Michael Douglas, Samuel C. Crutcher, George Jenkins juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.