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