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