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