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What is Chinatown about?
Chinatown is a classic film noir directed by Roman Polanski, starring Jack Nicholson as private investigator Jake Gittes. In 1937 Los Angeles, Gittes is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband's infidelity. However, he soon discovers that he has been hired by an imposter, and the real Evelyn Mulwray threatens to sue him. Gittes investigates the death of Hollis Mulwray, who was found drowned in a reservoir, and uncovers a web of personal and political scandals involving water rights, land grabs, and murder. As he delves deeper into the case, Gittes faces dangerous threats from both the Water Department and the landowners, and must navigate a complex web of deceit to uncover the truth. With its intricate plot, memorable characters, and atmospheric setting, Chinatown is a timeless film noir classic.
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What movies are similar to Chinatown?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Chinatown include Death Sentence, The Last of Sheila, Blazing Magnum (Shadows in an Empty Room), Scorpio (1973), Hustle (1975), The Conversation.