Chinatown
1974
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.
Director:
Roman Polanski
Writers:
Robert Towne, Roman Polanski
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 24 nominations total
Production:
Roman Polanski
Country:
United States
