feature · 19742h 10mUS
Chinatown
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.
At a glance
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Cinematography
- John A. Alonzo
- Editor
- Sam O'Steen
- Music
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Costume
- Anthea Sylbert
Department
Camera
- Bruce CatlinFirst Assistant Cameraprimary
- Hugh K. GagnierCamera Operatorprimary
- John A. AlonzoDirector of Photographyprimary
- Arnold L. RichCamera Operator
- Lance WilliamsFirst Assistant Camera
Department
Grip
- Bernie SchwartzKey Gripprimary
- Cecil LuptonBest Boy Gripprimary
- Ken John BorlandDolly Grip
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography1n
- Original Score1n
- +2 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (1 won, 4 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Original Screenplay1975Robert TowneCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: NOMAcademy AwardBest Cinematography1975John A. Alonzo
Stunts
1 crew · 2 companies
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