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