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