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