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