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