VHS, "The China Syndrome" - James Bridges
Object number2013.103.01
Date1979
MediumPaper, Plastic, Ink
Dimensions7 1/2 x 4 3/16 x 1 in. (19.1 x 10.6 x 2.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA VHS tape of The China Syndrome, a film written and directed by Arkansas native James Bridges. The China Syndrome was produced by Columbia Pictures in 1979. James Bridges was born February 3, 1936 in Paris, Arkansas. He was a screenwriter and director. He got his start writing for Alfred Hitchcock’s television series and went on to write nine films and direct eight films including “The China Syndrome,” “Urban Cowboy,” “Perfect,” and “Bright Lights, Big City.” He was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Writing, Screenplay for both “The China Syndrome” and “The Paper Chase.” He was also nominated for two Golden Globes for “The China Syndrome” in the Best Director and Best Screenplay categories. Bridges died June 6, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.
The cover features an image of the stars of film: Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda, and Michael Douglas as well as "The China Syndrome" in yellow text. The back contains information about the plot of the films and three photographic stills from the production.
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