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