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