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