Chinatown
Roman Polanski's classic LA noir mystery following private eye JJ Gittes (Jack Nicholson) and his investigation into local government corruption at the behest of troubled beauty Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway). "You may think you know what you're dealing with, but believe me, you don't" warns Mulwray's father Noah Cross (John Huston). A highlight of the American New Wave, Chinatown is now considered one of the best movies ever made. It was nominated for 11 Oscars and was Polanski's last American film.
1974Rating: M, Medium level violence, Adult themes, Low level coarse language125 minsUSA
DramaMysteryThrillerClassic
- Director:
- Roman Polanski ('Rosemary's Baby', 'The Pianist', 'Repulsion')
- Writer:
- Robert Towne
- Cast:
- Jack NicholsonFaye DunawayJohn HustonPerry LopezJohn HillermanDarrell ZwerlingDiane LaddRoy JensonRoman PolanskiJames HongJoe MantellBruce Glover
Chinatown | Awards
Best Original Screenplay at the 1975 Academy Awards. Best Director, Actor (Nicholson) and Screenplay at the 1975 BAFTAs. Best Film (Drama), Director, Actor (Nicholson) and Screenplay at the 1975 Golden Globes.