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Chinatown (1974)

Cast: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, John Hillerman, Burt Young, Perry Lopez, Diane Ladd, Darrell Zwerling, Roy Jenson, Joe Mantell, Bruce Glover, Richard Bakalyan, James Hong, Beulah Quo, Jerry Fujikawa, Roy Roberts, Noble Willingham, Rance Howard

Director(s): Roman Polanski

Language: English

Genre: Detective Story / Courtroom Dr

Synopsis

Many films from the 1970s allow even the most gripping narratives to flow with the consequences of real life. CHINATOWN is a classic film whose intrigues and adventures culminate in life-changing moments for its protagonist, Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson).

Director Roman Polanski's classic neo-noir detective story is set during a heat wave in 1930s Los Angeles, where residents suffer from a water shortage due to an ongoing drought. With stellar contributions from composer Jerry Goldsmith ... [Get complete synopsis]

 

MasterWoodsman wrote on August 13, 2005, 11:27 am
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Great detective movie, one of the best of all time. Often imitated, never reproduced. Complex story and great acting all through, if you haven't seen this you're in for a treat!
Deril wrote on August 13, 2005, 3:33 pm
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"nosey people lose their noses"

Ouch! Havn't seen this in years but thought it was great last time I watched it (maybe even 10 years ago). Nicholson is always great.
Deril wrote on August 13, 2005, 3:34 pm
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ot to rate it.
motleymitch wrote on August 16, 2005, 2:42 am
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Ka-Chunk!
Also, haven't seen it forever, but enjoyed it at the time.

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