Series
Summary
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is 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... Full description
Summary: |
Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is 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 for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown. |
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Item Description: |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1974. Includes theatrical trailer and retrospective interviews with Evans, Towne, and Polanski (13 min.). |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD; stereo, Dolby digital, NTSC Region 1. |
Audience: |
Rated R. |
Awards: |
Academy Award: Best Screenplay |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, John A. Alonzo; production design, Richard Sylbert; film editor, Sam O'Steen; music, Jerry Goldsmith. |
ISBN: |
0792156447 0792159578 |