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