Chinatown

Chinatown

Directed by Roman Polanski
19742hr 10min

Step into the shadowy world of 1930s Los Angeles with "Chinatown." Jake Gittes, a slick private eye with a penchant for trouble, is drawn into a tangled web of secrets and lies when he takes on a seemingly routine case. What starts as a simple investigation into a cheating husband quickly escalates into a dangerous game of power and corruption that threatens to consume everything in its path.

As Gittes delves deeper into the seedy underbelly of the city, he uncovers a labyrinth of deception and betrayal that leads him down a treacherous path towards the heart of Chinatown. With its noir atmosphere, gripping storyline, and unforgettable performances, "Chinatown" is a classic film that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last moment. Get ready for a thrilling ride through a world where nothing is as it seems, and trust is a luxury few can afford.

Cast

Jack Nicholson

J.J. 'Jake' Gittes

Jack Nicholson

Faye Dunaway

Evelyn Cross Mulwray

Faye Dunaway

James Hong

Evelyn's Butler

James Hong

Diane Ladd

Ida Sessions

Diane Ladd

Roman Polanski

Man with Knife

Roman Polanski

John Huston

Noah Cross

John Huston

Burt Young

Rance Howard

Irate Farmer

Rance Howard

Bruce Glover

Noble Willingham

Councilman

Noble Willingham

John Hillerman

Russ Yelburton

John Hillerman

Roy Jenson

Claude Mulvihill

Roy Jenson

Paul Jenkins

Policeman

Paul Jenkins

Perry Lopez

Lieutenant Lou Escobar

Perry Lopez

Richard Bakalyan

Detective Loach

Richard Bakalyan

Roy Roberts

Mayor Bagby

Roy Roberts

Joe Mantell

Lawrence Walsh

Joe Mantell

Beulah Quo

Jesse Vint

Farmer in the Valley

Jesse Vint

Jim Burk

Farmer in the Valley

Jim Burk

Darrell Zwerling

Hollis I. Mulwray

Darrell Zwerling

Denny Arnold

Farmer in the Valley

Denny Arnold

Jerry Fujikawa

Gardener

Jerry Fujikawa

John Holland

Farmer in the Valley

John Holland

Lee de Broux

Policeman

Lee de Broux

Belinda Palmer

Katherine

Belinda Palmer

Charles Knapp

Mortician

Charles Knapp

Cosmo Sardo

Barber (uncredited)

Cosmo Sardo

C.O. Erickson

Customer

C.O. Erickson

Cecil Elliott

Emma Dill

Cecil Elliott

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