# Chinatown (1974)

> A cynical 1937 Los Angeles private eye uncovers a conspiracy where water, wealth, and family secrets are inseparable from corruption and ruin.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/674

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Roman Polanski
- Cast: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, Burt Young, John Hillerman, Darrell Zwerling, Roman Polanski
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071315/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, paranoid, cynical, classic film night, noir double feature

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of deception and intrigue set against the backdrop of a drought-stricken city.

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