Chinatown
Chinatown
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Chinatown (1974)

R (US) | USA | English | 130 min
Directed by: Roman Polanski
8.2

In 1937 Los Angeles, private investigator Jake Gittes is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray to uncover whether her husband, the chief engineer at the Department of Water and Power, is having an affair. Gittes discovers Mr. Mulwray with a young woman, and the photos spark a scandal. Gittes then slowly uncovers a dark web of corruption involving water control, land grabs, and hidden family secrets, where nobody seems to be who they truly are.

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Best Direction

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Best Writing, Original Screenplay

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Release Date

USA
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1974-06-20
Canada
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1974-06-28
UK
(London, premiere)
1974-08-08
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Chinatown
(Original title)
Barrio Chino
Argentina
Chinatown
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Moderate
Violence & Gore
Moderate
Profanity
Mild
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate