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