About this release
One of the most essential film noir classics, Chinatown comes to 4K Ultra HD for it's 50th Anniversary. Jack Nicholson is unforgettable as private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked pre-war Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite (Faye Dunaway) to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits as he uncovers a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together in one unforgettable night.
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Disc 1
UHD
Chinatown (1974)
130 min
ThrillerCrimeMystery
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.
Credits
Director
Roman Polanski
Writer
Robert Towne
Cast
Jack Nicholsonas J.J. 'Jake' Gittes
Faye Dunawayas Evelyn Cross Mulwray
John Hustonas Noah Cross
Perry Lopezas Lieutenant Lou Escobar
Burt Youngas Curly
John Hillermanas Russ Yelburton
Darrell Zwerlingas Hollis I. Mulwray
Roman Polanskias Man with Knife
Diane Laddas Ida Sessions
Richard Bakalyanas Detective Loach
Cinematographer
John A. Alonzo
Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Sam O'Steen
Producer
Robert Evans
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 5, 2026