Chinatown
“You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.”
7.9/ 10IMDb8.14.4K
19742h 10mR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Writer
- Robert Towne
- Producer
- Robert Evans
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Long Road Productions, Robert Evans Productions
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chinatown rated?
Chinatown has an audience rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 4.4K votes.
Who directed Chinatown?
Chinatown was directed by Roman Polanski.
When was Chinatown released?
Chinatown was released in 1974.