The China Syndrome (1979)

This was a pretty good film about a nuclear power plant accident. Starring Jane Fonda,  Jack Lemmon, and Michael Douglas and nominated for  Oscars, for both Lemmon's and Fonda's performances as well as screenplay and set. Lemmon lost to Hoffman, and Fonda lost Sally Field.

The film is about a tv crew, reporter Fonda and cameraman Douglas, on a routine interview at the nuclear facility when they witness an accident. They are promptly told their footage will never air, and after discussions with the senior engineer during the scare, Lemmon, they take action to get their story heard.

It was quite intense at times, and very cool to learn just what the title implies. It wasn't great, but I would recommend it with reservations that you either have to like political thrillers or the stars of this one to enjoy it.

Vote: 7/10

IMDB Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078966/

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