Film · 1974

Chinatown

Name: Chinatown
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1974
Duration: 133 min
Cast: Jack Nicholson, John Huston, Faye Dunaway, John Hillerman, Diane Ladd

by Roman Polanski

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1974
Director: Roman Polanski
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 13 min

Cast

Jack Nicholson
John Huston
Faye Dunaway
John Hillerman
Diane Ladd
Roman Polanski
Roy Jenson
Bruce Glover

Awards

Wins

Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (1975)
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (1975)
Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1975)
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1975)
Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (1975)
BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1975)
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (1975)
BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay (1975)
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Picture (1975)
Academy Award for Best Actor (1975)
Academy Award for Best Actress (1975)
Academy Award for Best Director (1975)
Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1975)
Academy Award for Best Film Editing (1975)
Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1975)
Academy Award for Best Production Design (1975)
Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score (1975)
Academy Award for Best Sound (1975)
BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design (1975)
BAFTA Award for Best Production Design (1975)

In France

French rating: Interdit -13 ans
French release visa: No. 43240

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)