Bibliograph

Chinatown, a Paramount picture ; written by Robert Towne ; produced by Robert Evans ; directed by Roman Polanski

Type

Label

Chinatown, a Paramount picture ; written by Robert Towne ; produced by Robert Evans ; directed by Roman Polanski

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rated R

Main title

Chinatown

Oclc number

42951526

Responsibility statement

a Paramount picture ; written by Robert Towne ; produced by Robert Evans ; directed by Roman Polanski

Runtime

130

Series statement

Widescreen DVD collection

Summary

Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is 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 for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Contributor