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