Directed by

James Bridges
Made by

Columbia Pictures
Browse a full list of cars featured in "The China Syndrome" (1979), including makes, models, scenes, and the roles they played in the film's story.

AMC
1971
Matador Station Wagon
Background

BMW
1974
2002
Main

BMW
1972
Bavaria E3
Background

Boyertown
Merchandiser
Minor

Buick
1977
Skylark
Background

Cadillac
1975
Fleetwood 75
Minor

Capri
1976
MkII
Background

Chevrolet
1967
C-Series
Background

Chevrolet
1978
Camaro
Background

Chevrolet
1978
El Camino
Background

Chevrolet
1976
Impala Wagon
Minor

Chevrolet
1973
SportVan
Minor

Chevrolet
1971
Vega
Important

Datsun
1974
610 Wagon
Background

Datsun
1977
B210 Coupé
Background

Dodge
1970
D-Series
Background

Dodge
1971
Tradesman
Minor

Ford
1978
Bronco
Important

Ford
1975
Econoline
Minor

Ford
1975
Econoline
Important

Ford
1970
F-Series
Background

Ford
1977
F-Series
Background

Ford
1978
LTD
Important

Ford
1970
Maverick
Minor

Mercury
1977
Marquis Colony Park
Background

Plymouth
1978
Horizon
Background

Pontiac
1963
Star Chief
Background

Vogue
1975
26'
Background

Volkswagen
1978
Rabbit I Typ 17
Important

Ward
1973
LaFrance P80 Ambassador
Minor
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