Film · 1974

Chinatown

Name: Chinatown
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1974-06-20
Duration: 130 min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, John Hillerman, Diane Ladd

Directed by Roman Polanski · starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston

2 h 10 min
15
Crime · Drama · Mystery
USA
Released in the UK 3 January 2013

8.5 Users18 votes

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Synopsis

Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war 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 for one, unforgettable night in... Chinatown.

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Runtime: 130 min2 hours and 10 minutes
Budget: $6mParamount Pictures
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is Chinatown?: 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Chinatown released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 3 January 2013.
Who directed Chinatown?: Roman Polanski.
Who is in Chinatown?: It stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston and John Hillerman.
Where can I watch Chinatown?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Paramount+ and with a channel on Prime Video.