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