Chinatown (1974)
Chinatown is a 1974 crime movie directed by Roman Polanski, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston.
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.
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What is Chinatown about?
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.
When was Chinatown released?
Chinatown was released on 20 June 1974.
How long is Chinatown?
Chinatown runs 2h 10m.
Who made Chinatown?
Chinatown was directed by Roman Polanski.
Where can I watch Chinatown?
Chinatown is available on MGM Plus, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Chinatown
Stream: MGM Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, JustWatch TV, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Jack Nicholson as J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
- Faye Dunaway as Evelyn Cross Mulwray
- John Huston as Noah Cross
- Perry Lopez as Lieutenant Lou Escobar
- Burt Young as Curly
- John Hillerman as Russ Yelburton
- Darrell Zwerling as Hollis I. Mulwray
- Roman Polanski as Man with Knife
- Diane Ladd as Ida Sessions
- Richard Bakalyan as Detective Loach
- Joe Mantell as Lawrence Walsh
- Roy Jenson as Claude Mulvihill
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