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Italian 1 Panel Movie Poster, Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, Paramount Pictures, Chinatown
is a classic American neo-noir film released in 1974. Directed by Roman Polanski and written by Robert Towne, the movie stars Jack Nicholson as private investigator J.J. "Jake" Gittes and Faye Dunaway as Evelyn Cross Mulwray.
Plot Summary
Set in 1937 Los Angeles, the film follows private detective Jake Gittes as he investigates a case that escalates into a complex web of corruption and murder connected to the city's water supply. The plot draws inspiration from the historical California water wars.
Accolades and Legacy
The screenplay by Robert Towne won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Chinatown received 11 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry in 1991.
The film's poster, created by Jim Pearsall, is recognized for its distinctive Art Nouveau-influenced design. |
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