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Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne. The film stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway . It was inspired by the California water wars , a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th century, by which Los Angeles interests secured water ...
- $6 million
- Jerry Goldsmith
- June 20, 1974
- Robert Evans
Jun 20, 1974 · Jack Nicholson stars as a private detective who uncovers a web of corruption and murder in 1930s Los Angeles. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-winning film.
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- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Roman Polanski
- 1974-06-20
Feb 6, 2000 · A classic noir thriller set in 1930s Los Angeles, where a private eye uncovers a corrupt water scheme and a family secret. Read Ebert's analysis of the film's themes, characters, and style, and watch the trailer and clips.
As bruised and cynical as the decade that produced it, this noir classic benefits from Robert Towne's brilliant screenplay, director Roman Polanski's steady hand, and wonderful performances from...
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- Roman Polanski
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A list of the full cast and crew members who worked on Chinatown, the 1974 film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston. See the names, roles, and photos of the actors, writers, producers, composers, and more.
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A private detective uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and murder in 1930s Los Angeles while investigating a cheating-spouse case. The plot summary provides details of the characters, the conspiracy, and the twists in this classic film noir.
Private detective J.J. Gittes is hired to investigate and expose a common case of adultery. The investigation becomes increasingly more complicated as he becomes immersed in a world of lies, deceit, dishonesty, and murder. 4,806 IMDb 8.1 2 h 5 min 1974. X-Ray HDR UHD R.
