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