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Chinatown

1974

Roman Polanski

1974·TV-14·United StatesUnited States
Award tierGold
Metascore

A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

Cast

Jack Nicholson·Faye Dunaway·John Huston·Perry Lopez

Languages

United KingdomEnglishHong KongCantoneseSpainSpanish

Major Awards

5 wins · 7 nominations

Wins (5)

Best Picture

Golden Globes, USA (1975)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1975)

Best Director - Motion Picture

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1975)

Best Screenplay

Golden Globes, USA (1975)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Best Actor

Golden Globes, USA (1975)

Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Nominations (7)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1975)

Best Film Editing

BAFTA Awards (1975)

Best Film

Academy Awards, USA (1975)

Best Picture

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1975)

Best Director

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1975)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1975)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

Academy Awards, USA (1975)

Best Actress in a Leading Role