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| Movie Description Many films from the 1970s allow even the most gripping narratives to flow with the consequences of real life. CHINATOWN is a classic film whose intrigues and adventures culminate in life-changing moments for its protagonist, Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson). Director Roman Polanski's classic neo-noir detective story is set during a heat wave in 1930s Los Angeles, where residents suffer from a water shortage due to an ongoing drought. With stellar contributions from composer Jerry Goldsmith and screenwriter Robert Towne, whose script recalls the hard-boiled cynicism of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, CHINATOWN is a complex and superbly crafted period drama that has become Polanski's most critically acclaimed film. Private investigator Gittes runs a sleazy detective agency. When a client (Diane Ladd) hires him to spy on her "husband," who is rumored to be having an affair with a younger woman, Jake uncovers a plot against the man--but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Still to emerge are a sex scandal implicating the real wife (Faye Dunaway), with whom Jake is destined to become more closely acquainted, and a real estate swindle of tremendous proportions devised by her tycoon father (John Huston), backed up by a vast network of corrupt city officials and landowners who make life hell for the private eye. This story crystallizes the impact of a chance meeting with the romantic ideals of the early 1970s, when the American urban landscape and economic power structures were in flux.
Notes DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case - Sensormatic Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35 Single Side - Dual Layer Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - English Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 - French Additional Release Material: Production Interview - 1. Roman Polanski - Director, Robert Evans - Producer, Robert Towne - Writer Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Interactive Features: Interactive Menus, Theatrical release: June 21, 1974 Filmed in Los Angeles, California. CHINATOWN is number 19 on the American Film Institute’s list of America's 100 Greatest Movies. CHINATOWN was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1991. Director Roman Polanski makes a rather conspicuous cameo appearance as a thug. Screenwriter Robert Towne had originally conceived of an alternate, happier ending to the film, but it was rejected by Polanski. Polanski went to painstaking lengths to have the film very authentically capture 1930s Los Angeles because the story is based on actual events from the city's history. CHINATOWN, which was produced in 1974, was Polanski's first American film since 1968's ROSEMARY'S BABY. In 1990, Jack Nicholson went on to direct and star in the film's sequel, THE TWO JAKES, set in 1948 Los Angeles. The later film also starred Harvey Keitel and Meg Tilly and featured cameo performances by some actors who had parts in the original film, among them Faye Dunaway, James Hong, and Perry Lopez. Robert Towne wrote the screenplays for both films. Editorial Reviews Sight and Sound - p.243 - Tom Milne Entertainment Weekly - p.83 - Troy Patterson Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (02/06/2000) Total Film - Dorian Lynskey (07/01/2000) Premiere - Premiere Staff (04/01/2004) Uncut - Chris Roberts (09/01/2004) Empire - Ian Nathan (12/01/2007) Awards 1974Academy AwardsBest Original ScreenplayRobert Towne | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||
Reviews  Chinatown (1999,dvd)Review created: 07/15/08 by:  Chinatown stars Jack Nicholson,Faye Dunaway,and John Huston. Nicholson plays Jake Gittes a private investigator hired by rich socialite to investigate a simple cases of adultery. Instead,it turns into a tangle of deceit,corruption,and treachery. Chinatown is one of the few movies that movie critics call a classic that truly is. Jack Nicholson gives one of his best performance. This movie shows why Jack Nicolson is worthy of his oscars. The movie is among the best private eye/film noir movies ever made. Roman Polanski directed the film. He is among best directors in hollywood. This movie is by far his best film with Rosemary's Baby being a close second. I wish they made movies like this nowadays. Don't miss this classic. Review ID: 10000000007984952 Was this review helpful? Report this review my dvd collectionI am collecting DVD's of my favorite actors & series & e-bay is helping me to achive my goals by providing the stores in one place for me Review ID: 10000000002297477 Was this review helpful? Report this review thee best movie ever made periodReview created: 08/15/06 by: my friend bought chinatown for me on dvd from ebay .... this film is quite litterally the best movie ever made ..... it has classic preformances from jack nicholson(his best work along w/ one flew over the cuckoos nest) not to be missed a+++++++ Review ID: 10000000001623442 Was this review helpful? Report this review ChinatownReview created: 06/09/06 by: Classic Jack Nicholson movie with Faye Dunaway and John Huston. Mystery, intrigue,good acting, excellent story. It has it all. Nothing to not like. I purchased this movie to add to my collection of good movies. Review ID: 10000000001155377 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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