Chinatown
You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Chinatown
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Release Date: 1974-06-20
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Rating: 7.914/10 (3930 votes)
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $30,000,000
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions, Robert Evans Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 8.5945
- Languages: Spanish, Cantonese, English
Cast & Crew
Jack Nicholson
as J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Faye Dunaway
as Evelyn Cross Mulwray
John Huston
as Noah Cross
Perry Lopez
as Lieutenant Lou Escobar
John Hillerman
as Russ Yelburton
Diane Ladd
as Ida Sessions
Roman Polanski
as Man with Knife
Roy Jenson
as Claude Mulvihill
Richard Bakalyan
as Detective Loach
James Hong
as Evelyn's Butler
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Jack Nicholson accepts his award on the set of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinatown?▼
Chinatown is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1974-06-20.
Who are the main actors in Chinatown?▼
The main cast includes Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, John Hillerman, .
Where can I watch Chinatown online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Chinatown is available.
Is Chinatown based on a true story?▼
You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.
What is the IMDb rating of Chinatown?▼
Chinatown has an IMDb rating of 7.914/10 based on 3930 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Chinatown?▼
The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $30,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Chinatown?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions, Robert Evans Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Chinatown filmed?▼
Chinatown was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Chinatown?▼
The total runtime of Chinatown is 130 minutes.
Is Chinatown suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Chinatown?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Chinatown.
Does Chinatown have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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