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1974 · 130 min · R

Chinatown

Directed by Roman Polanski · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Chinatown (1974) is a Crime film, directed by Roman Polanski set in Los Angeles during the 1930s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir and murder mystery, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of power & corruption and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Cast
Jack NicholsonFaye DunawayJohn HustonPerry LopezBurt YoungJohn HillermanDarrell ZwerlingRoman Polanski

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirMurder Mystery
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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