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.

Credits

Directed by

• Roman Polanski

Written by

• Robert Towne
• Roman Polanski

Produced by

• Robert Evans

Music by

• Jerry Goldsmith

Cinematography

• John A. Alonzo

Edited by

• Sam O'Steen

Cast

• Jack Nicholsonas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
• Faye Dunawayas Evelyn Cross Mulwray
• John Hustonas Noah Cross
• Perry Lopezas Lieutenant Lou Escobar
• Burt Youngas Curly
• John Hillermanas Russ Yelburton
• Darrell Zwerlingas Hollis I. Mulwray
• Roman Polanskias Man with Knife
• Diane Laddas Ida Sessions
• Richard Bakalyanas Detective Loach
• Joe Mantellas Lawrence Walsh
• Roy Jensonas Claude Mulvihill
• James Hongas Evelyn's Butler
• Bruce Gloveras Duffy
• Nandu Hindsas Sophie
• James O'Rearas Lawyer
• Beulah Quoas Maid
• Jerry Fujikawaas Gardener
• Belinda Palmeras Katherine
• Roy Robertsas Mayor Bagby

Genres