Chinatown (1974)

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Written by Robert Towne

Directed by Roman Polanski

Also known as "Barrio Chino"

Running Time: 125 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1974

Rating: 18 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Roman Polanski directs Jack Nicholson (pictured) in one of his most memorable roles in a classic, Oscar-winning tale of dark deeds in 1930s Los Angeles.

Nicholson plays private eye Jake "JJ" Gittes, who becomes entangled in a web of corruption after being hired to investigate a seemingly straightforward adultery case. Along the way he encounters a femme fatale (Faye Dunaway), a sinister water baron (legendary director-actor John Huston) and an unpleasant man with a very sharp knife (Polanski in an unforgettable cameo)...

Producer Robert Evans and screenwriter Robert Townes were back on board for the 1990 sequel The Two Jakes, in which Nicholson reprised his role alongside Harvey Keitel.

When is Chinatown next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Movies Modern Greats November 26th, 5:45pm and on Sky Movies Modern Greats HD November 26th, 5:45pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonJake 'J.J.' Gittes
Image for Faye DunawayFaye DunawayEvelyn Cross Mulwray
Image for John HustonJohn HustonNoah Cross
Perry LopezLt. Lou Escobar
John HillermanRuss Yelburton
Darrell ZwerlingHollis I. Mulwray
Diane LaddIda Sessions
Roy JensonClaude Mulvihill
Image for Roman PolanskiRoman PolanskiMan with Knife
Richard BakalyanDet. Loach
Joe MantellLawrence Walsh
Bruce GloverDuffy
Nandu HindsSophie
James O'RearLawyer
James HongKahn

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