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