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Chinatown

1974 · 130 min · Director: Roman Polanski

Chinatown (1974) is a crime drama, directed by Roman Polanski. It stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The 130-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

What Chinatown Is About

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.

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What is Chinatown about?

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 can I watch Chinatown?

Chinatown is available to watch on digital platforms such as Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Chinatown?

Chinatown runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).

When did Chinatown come out?

Chinatown was released in 1974.

Who directed Chinatown?

Chinatown was directed by Roman Polanski.

Who stars in Chinatown?

Chinatown stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez.

What is Chinatown's rating?

Chinatown holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.

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