Chinatown
"You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth."
Originally released in 1974. Chinatown is a crime/drama film. directed by Roman Polanski. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (4,120 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$30M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $30,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Long Road Productions
- Robert Evans Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Git...
Who directed Chinatown?
Chinatown was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is Chinatown?
Chinatown has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Chinatown released?
Chinatown was released on June 20, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chinatown?
The main cast of Chinatown includes Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, John Hillerman.
Is Chinatown worth watching?
Chinatown has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 4,120 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.