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