Chinatown (1974)
Release Year: 1974
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Barrio chino, Китайски квартал, Cínská ctvrt, Τσαϊνατάουν, Kineska četvrt, Cartierul chinezesc, Китайский квартал, Çin Mahallesi, Китайський квартал, Kineska cetvrt
Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Robert Towne, Roman Polanski
Summary
Chinatown (1974), directed by Roman Polański, is a neo-noir crime thriller set in the pre-World War II era of Los Angeles. The film follows private investigator Jake Gittes as he navigates a complex web of political corruption, deceit, and family secrets while investigating an apparent affair involving Hollis Mulwray, chief engineer for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Through his investigation, Gittes uncovers a conspiracy involving a massive water shortage scam orchestrated by Noah Cross, Evelyn Mulwray's father. The film is renowned for its intricate plot twists, moral ambiguity, and cynical portrayal of power and corruption in American society.
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