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.

Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Jack Nicholson , Faye Dunaway , John Huston , Perry Lopez , John Hillerman , Diane Ladd , Roman Polanski , Roy Jenson , Richard Bakalyan , James Hong

Genres: Crime , Drama , Mystery , Thriller

Release date: 1974-06-20

Rating: 7.912

Runtime: 130minutes

Budget: 6M

Revenue: 30M

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures , Long Road Productions , Robert Evans Productions

Reviews:

  • Bodhi Wilson
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2

  • Elora Bell
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Rylan Garcia
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Octavia Sosa
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Mackenzie Madden
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5