The China Syndrome

James Bridges

19792h 2mEnglish
Accolades
4Oscar
Nominations
5Golden Globe
Nominations
1Cannes
Win
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Synopsis

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.

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DramaThriller

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Awards Dominance

1

Wins

11

Nominations

Won

  • Best Actor
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1980

Academy Awards

0Wins
4Noms
Nom

Actor in a Leading Role

Jack Lemmon

1980
Nom

Actress in a Leading Role

Jane Fonda

1980
Nom

Art Direction

Art Direction: George Jenkins; Set Decoration: Arthur Jeph Parker

1980
Nom

Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)

Mike Gray, T.S. Cook, James Bridges

1980

1980

Golden Globes

0Wins
5Noms
Nom

Best Director - Motion Picture

1980
Nom

Best Motion Picture - Drama

1980
Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

1980
Nom

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

1980
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Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

1980

1979

Cannes Film Festival

1Wins
2Noms
◆ Won

Best Actor

1979
Nom

In Competition - Feature films

James BRIDGES

1979

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