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