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