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