Some cases never close. Some films never fade.
Oscar-Winning Screenplay. Legendary Ending. Timeless Mystery.
#27 AFI's Top 100
1 Oscar Win
11 Oscar Nominations
Why see Chinatown now? Because some films don’t just age well they get sharper with time.
Los Angeles, 1937. The sun scorches, secrets fester, and nothing is what it seems. Step into the dusty light of noir’s finest hour with Roman Polanski’s Chinatown, a tale of water, power, and the lies we tell to survive.
With a career-defining performance by Jack Nicholson and the icy elegance of Faye Dunaway, Chinatown is a slow-motion nightmare cloaked in vintage glamour and moral decay..
Why it’s a must-see:
– Ranked among the greatest screenplays ever written (Robert Towne’s Oscar-winning script)
One of the defining films of 1970s cinema, a decade of bold, uncompromising filmmaking
– A rare blend of Hollywood glamour and existential dread
– You’ve seen it at home, but never like this. Big screen. Big shadows. Big heartbreak.
It’s recognized for its exceptional screenplay, iconic performances, and its impact on the neo-noir genre. It also won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and was nominated for 11 others, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Don’t miss the chance to experience a true American classic in its natural habitat: the theatre.
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