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