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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Raymond_Chandler
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gptkbp:awards
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Best Original Screenplay
Best Supporting Actor nomination
Numerous accolades.
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gptkbp:box_office
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$29.2 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$6 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:J._J._Gittes
gptkb:Noah_Cross
gptkb:Evelyn_Mulwray
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gptkbp:character_arc
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J. J. Gittes' moral decline.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Complex characters.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:John_A._Alonzo
Renowned for visual style.
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Highly acclaimed by critics.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Considered one of the greatest films of all time.
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Referenced in various media.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Represents 1970s cinema.
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Roman_Polanski
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gptkbp:editor
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Pacing enhances tension.
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:award
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gptkbp:film_score
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Iconic and memorable.
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:Sam_O'_Steen
Stylized cinematography.
Examined in film studies.
Use of shadows and lighting.
Impact on filmmakers.
Historical Los Angeles.
Notable for its production design.
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gptkbp:genre
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neo-noir
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Reflects societal issues of the time.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Chinatown (film)
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gptkbp:influenced
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Many subsequent films.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Film_noir
Dashiell Hammett.
Raymond Chandler.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Real-life water wars in Los Angeles.
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gptkbp:is_criticized_for
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Widely praised.
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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Personal and professional conflicts.
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gptkbp:language
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English
Sharp and memorable.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Enduring popularity.
Influential in the neo-noir genre.
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gptkbp:music
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gptkb:Jerry_Goldsmith
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Non-linear storytelling.
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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' Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.'
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gptkbp:plot
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A private detective investigates a complex case involving water rights.
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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Surprising revelations.
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1974
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gptkbp:release_format
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Theatrical
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:The_Two_Jakes
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gptkbp:screenings
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gptkb:film_festival
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Robert_Towne
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:John_Huston
gptkb:Jack_Nicholson
gptkb:Faye_Dunaway
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Water as a symbol of power.
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gptkbp:theme
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Corruption and betrayal.
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gptkbp:themes
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Greed and power.
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gptkbp:video_output
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Cited in various lists of best films.
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