“You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth.”
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Chinatown (1974) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Chinatown at a Glance
Chinatown is a 1974 crime, mystery and thriller film from director Roman Polanski, starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. It is 2 hours 10 minutes long and premiered on June 20, 1974. Chinatown has a TMDB rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 4,410 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “Chinatown” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Jack Nicholson
J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Faye Dunaway
Evelyn Cross Mulwray
John Huston
Noah Cross
Perry Lopez
Lieutenant Lou Escobar
Burt Young
Curly
John Hillerman
Russ Yelburton
Darrell Zwerling
Hollis I. Mulwray
Roman Polanski
Man with Knife
Diane Ladd
Ida Sessions
Richard Bakalyan
Detective Loach
Joe Mantell
Lawrence Walsh
Roy Jenson
Claude Mulvihill
Frequently Asked Questions About Chinatown
What is the release date of Chinatown?
Chinatown was released on June 20, 1974.
How long is Chinatown?
Chinatown runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Chinatown?
Chinatown stars Jack Nicholson as J.J. 'Jake' Gittes, Faye Dunaway as Evelyn Cross Mulwray, John Huston as Noah Cross and Perry Lopez as Lieutenant Lou Escobar. The cast also includes Burt Young, John Hillerman, Darrell Zwerling and Roman Polanski.
Who directed Chinatown?
Chinatown was directed by Roman Polanski. The screenplay is credited to Robert Towne and Roman Polanski.
What kind of movie is Chinatown?
Chinatown is listed on TMDB as a mix of crime, mystery and thriller.
What is Chinatown rated?
Chinatown is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.9/10 from 4,410 votes.
Is Chinatown part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, Chinatown belongs to the The Jake Gittes Collection.
Where can I watch the Chinatown trailer?
You can watch the trailer for Chinatown, "Chinatown (1974) Original Trailer [FHD]", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Chinatown?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Chinatown include Basic Instinct (1992), Cape Fear (1991), Strange Days (1995), The Two Jakes (1990) and Body Double (1984).
Can I stream the full movie of Chinatown on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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