Synopsis
When Los Angeles private eye J.J. “Jake” Gittes is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father becomes a suspect in the case.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $6,000,000 |
| Australia Releases: | February 14th, 1975 (Limited) |
| Video Release: | February 10th, 1998 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 131 minutes |
| Franchise: | Chinatown |
| Keywords: | Film Noir, Private Investigator, Surprise Twist, Sex Crimes, Dysfunctional Family, Directing Yourself, Government Corruption, Corporate Malfeasance, False Identity, Incest, Inspired by a True Story, Crime Thriller, 1975 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |