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Chinatown (1974)

8.2/10 1974 2h 10m
DramaMysteryThriller
1974 • R • 130 min • Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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★ 8.1 / 10  IMDb
Drama Mystery Thriller
DirectorRoman Polanski
WriterRobert Towne, Roman Polanski
StarsJack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston
LanguageEnglish, Cantonese, Spanish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $29,200,000

About Chinatown

In 1937 Los Angeles, private investigator Jake ‘J.J.’ Gittes specializes in cheating-spouse cases. His current target is Hollis Mulwray, high-profile chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of W…

Ratings & Reviews

8.1/10
IMDb
98%
Rotten Tomatoes
92/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 24 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Roman Polanski
Writer
Robert Towne
Writer
Roman Polanski
Actor
Jack Nicholson
Actor
Faye Dunaway
Actor
John Huston
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8.2/10
IMDb Rating
2h 10min
Runtime
1974
Year

FAQ: Chinatown (1974)

What genre is Chinatown (1974)?
Chinatown (1974) is listed as Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
How long is Chinatown (1974)?
Chinatown (1974) has a runtime of 2h 10min (130 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1974
Rating 8.2/10
Duration 2h 10m
Genre Mystery

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