Chinatown
Chinatown
Release: 1974-06-20·Runtime: 130m·★ 7.9
CrimeMysteryThriller
Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Long Road Productions
Robert Evans Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
John Hillermanas Russ Yelburton
Darrell Zwerlingas Hollis I. Mulwray
Roman Polanskias Man with Knife
Roy Jensonas Claude Mulvihill
Beulah Quoas Maid
Roy Robertsas Mayor Bagby
Paul Jenkinsas Policeman
James Hongas Evelyn's Butler
Monty O'Gradyas Councilman (uncredited)
Richard Bakalyanas Detective Loach
Jack Nicholsonas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Bob Harksas Policeman (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Barber (uncredited)
James O'Rearas Lawyer
Fritzi Burras Mulwray's Secreatry
Jesse Vintas Farmer in the Valley
Allan Warnickas Clerk
John Hustonas Noah Cross
Burt Youngas Curly
C.O. Ericksonas Customer
Faye Dunawayas Evelyn Cross Mulwray
Perry Lopezas Lieutenant Lou Escobar
Jack Berleas Townsman (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Townsman (uncredited)
Joe Mantellas Lawrence Walsh
John Hollandas Farmer in the Valley
Noble Willinghamas Councilman
Charles Knappas Mortician
Diane Laddas Ida Sessions
Bruce Gloveras Duffy
Rance Howardas Irate Farmer
Lee de Brouxas PolicemanCrew
" />Hal NeedhamStunt Coordinator
" />Stanley CortezAdditional Photography" />C.O. EricksonUnit Production Manager, Associate Producer
" />John A. AlonzoDirector of Photography
" />Robert EvansProducer
" />Alan GibbsStunts
" />Ralph GriersonMusician" />Roman PolanskiDirector, Additional Writing
" />Mike FentonCasting
" />Hawk KochAssistant Director
" />Robert TowneWriter
" />Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer, Conductor