Chinatown

Jack Nicholson stars as Jake Gittes, a private detective in 1930s Los Angeles who is hired to investigate a case of marital infidelity, only to find himself entangled in a dark conspiracy surrounding control over the city’s water supply. As the investigation deepens, reality grows murkier and the lines between truth and deception begin to blur. Director Roman Polanski and screenwriter Robert Towne deliver a haunting masterpiece that weaves together a detective mystery and a modern fable about sin, power, and fate. Unforgettable performances by Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, the breathtaking cinematography of John A. Alonzo, and Jerry Goldsmith’s iconic score culminate in a shocking revelation and one of the most iconic endings in film history.