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
Faye Dunawayas Evelyn Cross Mulwray
John Hustonas Noah Cross
Bruce Gloveras Duffy
Noble Willinghamas Councilman
Jesse Vintas Farmer in the Valley
Diane Laddas Ida Sessions
Fritzi Burras Mulwray's Secreatry
Roman Polanskias Man with Knife
Richard Bakalyanas Detective Loach
James Hongas Evelyn's Butler
Bob Harksas Policeman (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Barber (uncredited)
Charles Knappas Mortician
Monty O'Gradyas Councilman (uncredited)
Darrell Zwerlingas Hollis I. Mulwray
Roy Robertsas Mayor Bagby
Lee de Brouxas Policeman
Michael Jeffersas Townsman (uncredited)
Allan Warnickas Clerk
Roy Jensonas Claude Mulvihill
Rance Howardas Irate Farmer
Jack Nicholsonas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Joe Mantellas Lawrence Walsh
John Hillermanas Russ Yelburton
Perry Lopezas Lieutenant Lou Escobar
Paul Jenkinsas Policeman
John Hollandas Farmer in the Valley
James O'Rearas Lawyer
C.O. Ericksonas Customer
Burt Youngas Curly
Beulah Quoas Maid
Jack Berleas Townsman (uncredited)Crew
" />Ralph GriersonMusician" />C.O. EricksonUnit Production Manager, Associate Producer
" />Alan GibbsStunts
" />John A. AlonzoDirector of Photography
" />Hawk KochAssistant Director
" />Stanley CortezAdditional Photography" />Roman PolanskiDirector, Additional Writing
" />Mike FentonCasting
" />Hal NeedhamStunt Coordinator
" />Robert TowneWriter
" />Robert EvansProducer
" />Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer, Conductor