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A 1930s Los Angeles private eye uncovers corruption, incest and murder while investigating an apparently routine case of marital infidelity. Nominated for every major Academy Award, including Best Picture!
Original Release
06/20/1974
US Release
06/20/1974
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Nicholson | J.J. Gittes / J.J. 'Jake' Gittes |
| Faye Dunaway | Evelyn Mulwray / Evelyn Cross Mulwray |
| John Huston | Noah Cross |
| Perry Lopez | Escobar / Lieutenant Lou Escobar |
| John Hillerman | Yelburton / Russ Yelburton |
| Darrell Zwerling | Hollis Mulwray / Hollis I. Mulwray |
| Diane Ladd | Ida Sessions |
| Roy Jenson | Mulvihill / Claude Mulvihill |
| Roman Polanski | Man with Knife |
| Richard Bakalyan | Loach / Detective Loach |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jack Nicholson | J.J. Gittes / J.J. 'Jake' Gittes |
| Faye Dunaway | Evelyn Mulwray / Evelyn Cross Mulwray |
| John Huston | Noah Cross |
| Perry Lopez | Escobar / Lieutenant Lou Escobar |
| John Hillerman | Yelburton / Russ Yelburton |
| Darrell Zwerling | Hollis Mulwray / Hollis I. Mulwray |
| Diane Ladd | Ida Sessions |
| Roy Jenson | Mulvihill / Claude Mulvihill |
| Roman Polanski | Man with Knife |
| Richard Bakalyan | Loach / Detective Loach |
| Joe Mantell | Walsh / Lawrence Walsh |
| Bruce Glover | Duffy |
| Nandu Hinds | Sophie |
| James O'Rear | Lawyer |
| James Hong | Evelyn's Butler |
| Beulah Quo | Maid |
| Jerry Fujikawa | Gardener |
| Belinda Palmer | Katherine |
| Roy Roberts | Mayor Bagby |
| Noble Willingham | Councilman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| C.O. Erickson | Producer |
| Robert Evans | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Won |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Costume Design | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1975 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Dramatic Score | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1975 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
