Chinatown
Chinatown
Release: 1974-06-20·Runtime: 130m·★ 7.9
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
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
Monty O'Gradyas Councilman (uncredited)
Jack Nicholsonas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
John Hollandas Farmer in the Valley
Beulah Quoas Maid
Faye Dunawayas Evelyn Cross Mulwray
Diane Laddas Ida Sessions
Roy Jensonas Claude Mulvihill
Bob Harksas Policeman (uncredited)
Darrell Zwerlingas Hollis I. Mulwray
Roman Polanskias Man with Knife
Richard Bakalyanas Detective Loach
Rance Howardas Irate Farmer
John Hustonas Noah Cross
John Hillermanas Russ Yelburton
Joe Mantellas Lawrence Walsh
Noble Willinghamas Councilman
Fritzi Burras Mulwray's Secreatry
Jack Berleas Townsman (uncredited)
Michael Jeffersas Townsman (uncredited)
Perry Lopezas Lieutenant Lou Escobar
Roy Robertsas Mayor Bagby
C.O. Ericksonas Customer
Cosmo Sardoas Barber (uncredited)
James O'Rearas Lawyer
James Hongas Evelyn's Butler
Jesse Vintas Farmer in the Valley
Bruce Gloveras Duffy
Charles Knappas Mortician
Burt Youngas Curly
Paul Jenkinsas Policeman
Lee de Brouxas Policeman
Allan Warnickas ClerkCrew
" />Roman PolanskiDirector, Additional Writing
" />Robert TowneWriter
" />John A. AlonzoDirector of Photography
" />Stanley CortezAdditional Photography
" />Alan GibbsStunts
" />Hawk KochAssistant Director
" />Robert EvansProducer
" />Ralph GriersonMusician" />C.O. EricksonUnit Production Manager, Associate Producer
" />Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
" />Hal NeedhamStunt Coordinator
" />Mike FentonCasting