Cast of The China Syndrome

Jane Fonda plays Kimberly Wells, a television reporter who uncovers safety violations at a nuclear power plant.

Jack Lemmon portrays Jack Godell, a plant manager who becomes concerned about the plant's safety after witnessing an incident.

Michael Douglas plays Richard Adams, a producer who supports Kimberly in revealing the truth about the nuclear plant.

Scott Brady portrays Herman De Young, a character involved in the operations of the nuclear power plant.

James Hampton plays Bill Gibson, a safety inspector at the nuclear plant.

Peter Donat portrays Don Jacovich, an executive at the nuclear facility.

Wilford Brimley plays Ted Spindler, a scientist who provides insight into the reactor's safety.

Richard Herd portrays Evan McCormack, a figure associated with the nuclear regulatory commission.

Daniel Valdez plays Hector Salas, a worker at the nuclear power plant.

Stan Bohrman portrays Pete Martin, a character linked to the media coverage of the incident.

James Karen plays Mac Churchill, a significant figure in the events surrounding the nuclear facility.

Michael Alaimo portrays Greg Minor, an employee at the nuclear power plant.