Synopsis
When Los Angeles private eye J.J. “Jake” Gittes is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband’s activities, he believes it’s a routine infidelity case. Jake’s investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray and realizes he was hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray’s sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn’s father becomes a suspect in the case.
Metrics
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $6,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.9 times production budget) |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,525 | $23,169,837 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 29,901-30,000) | 29,964 | $1,157 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,001-5,100) | 5,092 | $23,170,994 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,222 | $23,169,837 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,011 | $1,157 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) | 1,580 | $23,170,994 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 21st, 1974 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| International Releases: | December 18th, 1974 (Wide) (Portugal)
February 14th, 1975 (Limited) (Australia) May 23rd, 2024 (Limited) (Re-release) (Portugal) |
| Video Release: | February 10th, 1998 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 131 minutes |
| Franchise: | Chinatown |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Bourne Identity Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Film Noir, Private Investigator, Surprise Twist, Sex Crimes, Dysfunctional Family, Directing Yourself, Government Corruption, Corporate Malfeasance, False Identity, Incest, Inspired by a True Story, Crime Thriller, 1975 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |