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