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