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The China Syndrome poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.2 / 100
1979·Drama / Thriller·2h 2m

THE CHINA SYNDROME

“People who know the meaning of "The China Syndrome" are scared... Soon you will know.”

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.

Above the Line
James Bridges·DirectorMike Gray·WriterT.S. Cook·WriterJames Crabe·Director of PhotographyGene Corso·Sound Effects EditorDavid Rawlins·Editor
Cast
Jane Fonda·Kimberly WellsMichael Douglas·Richard AdamsJack Lemmon·Jack GodellScott Brady·Herman De YoungJames Hampton·Bill GibsonPeter Donat·Don JacovichWilford Brimley·Ted SpindlerRichard Herd·Evan McCormackDaniel Valdez·Hector SalasStan Bohrman·Pete Martin
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James Bridges·DirectorJoel Chernoff·Second Unit DirectorBarrie M. Osborne·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Mike Gray·WriterT.S. Cook·WriterJames Bridges·Writer
Camera· 2
James Crabe·Director of PhotographyRichard Edlund·Visual Effects Camera
Editing· 1
David Rawlins·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Gene Corso·Sound Effects EditorMarvin E. Lewis·Boom OperatorSamuel C. Crutcher·Assistant Sound EditorMary McGlone·Sound Effects EditorMichael Minkler·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 8
George Jenkins·Production DesignDonfeld·Costume DesignArthur Jeph Parker·Set DecorationR. Chris Westlund·LeadmanWilliam Maldonado·Construction CoordinatorBernadine M. Anderson·Makeup ArtistS. Bruce Wineinger·Construction ForemanDon Schoenfeld·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Michael Douglas·ProducerBruce Gilbert·Executive ProducerSally Dennison·CastingJames Nelson·Associate ProducerJames A. Dennett·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Kaye Pownall·HairstylistBruce Mattox·Special Effects AssistantRobert W. Harris·Cableman
By the Numbers
76.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$52M
ROI 777%
Worldwide Gross
0
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The China Syndrome's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#F0D000
#806000
Mood
Tense, Dramatic, Urgent
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three prominent figures at the top: an older man on the left, a woman in the center, and a younger man on the right, all looking forward. Be”

thrillerdrama
Key Elements
MicrophoneCooling TowerIndustrial Chimneys
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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