Movie "Chinatown" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Chinatown"

Los Angeles detective Jake Gittes is hired by a woman claiming to be a Mrs. Mulwray to spy on her husband. Shortly after Gittes is hired, the real Mrs. Mulwray appears in his office threatening to sue if he doesn't drop the case immediately. Gittes pursues the case anyway, slowly uncovering a vast conspiracy centering on water management, state and municipal corruption, land use and real estate, and involving at least one murder.

Starring actors in "Chinatown" movie:

Jack Nicholson as a character J.J. 'Jake' Gittes Jack Nicholson also starred in the next movies: "The Witches of Eastwick" in a role of Daryl Van Horne; "Something's Gotta Give" in a role of Harry Sanborn; "Mars Attacks!" in a role of President James Dale/Art Land; "Anger Management" in a role of Dr. Buddy Rydell; "The King of Marvin Gardens" in a role of David Staebler; "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" in a role of Randle Patrick McMurphy; "A Few Good Men" in a role of Col. Nathan R. Jessep; "As Good as It Gets" in a role of Melvin Udall; "The Departed" in a role of Frank Costello; "Wolf" in a role of Will Randall; "The Border" in a role of Charlie Smith; "The Bucket List" in a role of Edward Cole; "Five Easy Pieces" in a role of Robert Eroica Dupea; "Hells Angels on Wheels" in a role of Poet; "The Little Shop of Horrors" in a role of Wilbur Force; "The Shining" in a role of Jack Torrance; "Tommy" in a role of The Specialist; "Terms of Endearment" in a role of Garrett Breedlove;

Faye Dunaway as a character Evelyn Cross Mulwray Faye Dunaway also starred in the next movies: "Charlie's Angels" in a role of Flight Attendant; "The Thomas Crown Affair" in a role of The Psychiatrist; "The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc" in a role of Yolande D'Aragon; "Blind Horizon" in a role of Ms. K; "Three Days of the Condor" in a role of Kathy Hale; "Cougar Club" in a role of Edith Birnbaum; "Bonnie and Clyde" in a role of Bonnie Parker; "Little Big Man" in a role of Mrs. Louise Pendrake; "Supergirl" in a role of Selena; "Dr. Fugazzi" in a role of Detective Rowland; "Dunston Checks In" in a role of Mrs. Dubrow; "Network" in a role of Diana Christensen; "The Four Musketeers" in a role of Milady; "The Chamber" in a role of Lee Cayhall Bowen; "The Gene Generation" in a role of Dr. Josephine Hayden;

John Huston as a character Noah Cross John Huston also starred in the next movies: "The Hobbit" in a role of Gandalf the Grey; "The Return of the King" in a role of Gandalf;

Perry Lopez as a character Lieutenant Lou Escobar Perry Lopez also starred in the next movies: "Kelly's Heroes" in a role of Pvt. Petuko; "Creature from the Black Lagoon" in a role of Tomas;

John Hillerman as a character Russ Yelburton John Hillerman also starred in the next movies: "Blazing Saddles" in a role of Howard Johnson; "High Plains Drifter" in a role of Bootmaker;

Darrell Zwerling as a character Hollis I. Mulwray Darrell Zwerling also starred in the next movies: "High Anxiety" in a role of Dr. Eckhardt;

Diane Ladd as a character Ida Sessions Diane Ladd also starred in the next movies: "Wild at Heart" in a role of Marietta Fortune; "Inland Empire" in a role of Marilyn Levens; "Christmas Vacation" in a role of Nora Griswold; "Montana Sky" in a role of Bess; "28 Days" in a role of Bobbie Jean; "Father Hood" in a role of Rita; "Jake's Corner" in a role of Fran;

Roy Jenson as a character Claude Mulvihill Roy Jenson also starred in the next movies: "Big Jake" in a role of Gunman at bathhouse in Escondero; "5 Card Stud" in a role of Mace Jones; "Harper" in a role of Puddler; "The Ambushers" in a role of Karl; "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" in a role of Dunlop;

Roman Polanski as a character Man with Knife Roman Polanski also starred in the next movies: "Rush Hour 3" in a role of Detective Revi; "The Fearless Vampire Killers" in a role of Alfred, Abronsius' Assistant;

Richard Bakalyan as a character Detective Loach Richard Bakalyan also starred in the next movies: "Up Periscope" in a role of Seaman Peck;

Joe Mantell as a character Lawrence Walsh Joe Mantell also starred in the next movies: "The Birds" in a role of Traveling salesman at diner's bar;

Bruce Glover as a character Duffy Bruce Glover also starred in the next movies: "007 Diamonds Are Forever" in a role of Mr. Wint; "Simon Says" in a role of Sam; "Spoiler" in a role of Priest;

Nandu Hinds as a character Sophie Nandu Hinds starred only in the movie "Chinatown"

James O'Rear as a character Lawyer James O'Rear also starred in the next movies: "Over-Exposed" in a role of Roy Carver;

James Hong as a character Kahn James Hong also starred in the next movies: "Blade Runner" in a role of Hannibal Chew; "The Art of War" in a role of Ambassador Wu; "Tango & Cash" in a role of Quan; "Mulan" in a role of Chi Fu; "The Golden Child" in a role of Doctor Hong; "Forbidden Warrior" in a role of Muraji, The Warlord; "Balls of Fury" in a role of Master Wong; "Blade Runner (Final cut)" in a role of Hannibal Chew; "Shanghai Kiss" in a role of Mark Liu; "Wayne's World 2" in a role of Jeff Wong; "Adventures of Johnny Tao" in a role of Sifu; "Breathless" in a role of Grocer; "Kung Fu Panda" in a role of Mr. Ping; "Big Trouble in Little China" in a role of David Lo Pan; "Flower Drum Song" in a role of Headwaiter; "Go Tell the Spartans" in a role of The Old Man; "Red Corner" in a role of Lin Shou; "The Shadow" in a role of Li Peng; "Missing in Action" in a role of Gen. Trau; "The Perfect Weapon" in a role of Yung; "Ghost Rock" in a role of Weng;