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