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