Memorable quotes for
The China Syndrome (1979) More at IMDbPro »

Jack Godell: What makes you think they're looking for a scapegoat?
Ted Spindler: Tradition.

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Churchill, Mac: Richard, I want that goddamn film.
Richard Adams: You can kiss my ass!

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Evan Mc Cormack: Scram the son of a bitch.

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Kimberly Wells: [defending her cameraman] He's good, I think he's good. He's won a lot of awards.
Don Jacovich: I'm sure. Hothead award, Foulmouth award, Can-of-worms award...

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Greg Minor: [re evidence of a nuclear power plant accident] I may be wrong, but I'd say you're lucky to be alive. For that matter, I think we might say the same for the rest of Southern California.

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Jack Godell: I know the vibration was not normal.

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Ted Spindler: He was not a loony. He was the sanest man I ever knew in my life.

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Evan Mc Cormack: ...and let this lunatic wipe out a billion dollar investment? At least this buys time; it will take the press an hour to get here.
Bill Gibson: I wouldn't count on it.
Evan Mc Cormack: I'm counting on you to take care of the God damn press. Now you do your Job, and let me do mine.
Bill Gibson: Yes sir.

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Bill Gibson: Mr. Mc Cormack I can't take responsibility for this.
Evan Mc Cormack: What's your alternative? Let this maniac wash out a billion dollar investment? At least this buys time, it will take the press an hour to get here.
Bill Gibson: I wouldn't count on it.
Evan Mc Cormack: I'm counting on you to take care of the goddamn press. Now you do your job and I'll do mine.
Bill Gibson: Yes sir.

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