Chinatown

You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.

⭐ 7.9 /10 4,208 votes

June 20, 1974 2h 10m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Roman Polanski
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Robert Towne
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Paramount Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $6,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Jack Nicholson

J.J. 'Jake' Gittes

Faye Dunaway

Evelyn Cross Mulwray

John Huston

Noah Cross

Perry Lopez

Lieutenant Lou Escobar

John Hillerman

Russ Yelburton

Diane Ladd

Ida Sessions

Roman Polanski

Man with Knife

Roy Jenson

Claude Mulvihill

Richard Bakalyan

Detective Loach

James Hong

Evelyn's Butler

Bruce Glover

Duffy

Joe Mantell

Lawrence Walsh

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinatown released?

Chinatown was released on June 20, 1974.

How long is Chinatown?

The runtime of Chinatown is 2h 10m.

What genre is Chinatown?

Chinatown is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of Chinatown?

Chinatown has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Chinatown?

Chinatown is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Chinatown?

Chinatown was directed by Roman Polanski.

Who stars in Chinatown?

The main cast of Chinatown includes Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston.

What language is Chinatown in?

Chinatown is originally in English.