Chinatown
Chinatown
Release: 1974-06-20·Runtime: 130m·★ 7.9
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
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
C.O. Ericksonas Customer
Allan Warnickas Clerk
John Hustonas Noah Cross
Fritzi Burras Mulwray's Secreatry
John Hillermanas Russ Yelburton
Diane Laddas Ida Sessions
James Hongas Evelyn's Butler
Paul Jenkinsas Policeman
Cosmo Sardoas Barber (uncredited)
Bruce Gloveras Duffy
Darrell Zwerlingas Hollis I. Mulwray
Beulah Quoas Maid
Joe Mantellas Lawrence Walsh
Burt Youngas Curly
James O'Rearas Lawyer
Jack Nicholsonas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Faye Dunawayas Evelyn Cross Mulwray
Perry Lopezas Lieutenant Lou Escobar
Roy Robertsas Mayor Bagby
Jesse Vintas Farmer in the Valley
Charles Knappas Mortician
John Hollandas Farmer in the Valley
Roman Polanskias Man with Knife
Roy Jensonas Claude Mulvihill
Richard Bakalyanas Detective Loach
Noble Willinghamas Councilman
Rance Howardas Irate Farmer
Lee de Brouxas PolicemanCrew
" />Roman PolanskiDirector" />C.O. EricksonUnit Production Manager, Associate Producer
" />Robert EvansProducer
" />John A. AlonzoDirector of Photography
" />Hal NeedhamStunt Coordinator
" />Robert TowneWriter
" />Mike FentonCasting
" />Hawk KochAssistant Director
" />Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer