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Chinatown (1974): movie guide
Chinatown (1974) is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller running about 130 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.9/10 from 4,485 votes. Notable cast includes Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1974-06-20
- Runtime: 130 min
- TMDB: 7.9/10
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1974-06-20
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What is Chinatown about?
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.
Cast highlights
Chinatown features Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, Burt Young, John Hillerman. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1974-06-20. Runtime: 130 minutes. TMDB score: 7.9/10 (4,485 votes). Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Chinatown on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Chinatown?
- Chinatown is listed as Crime, Mystery, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Chinatown?
- Chinatown runs about 130 minutes.
- Who stars in Chinatown?
- Cast highlights include Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, Burt Young, John Hillerman.
- Does Cinema Box stream Chinatown?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Chinatown?
- Open the Chinatown page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
