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