'Chinatown,' the 1974 film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, celebrates its 50th anniversary on June 20, 2024. The film, which premiered 50 years ago today, is certified fresh at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and is Jack Nicholson's highest-rated movie. 'Chinatown' was nominated for 11 Oscars at the 47th Academy Awards, winning Best Original Screenplay for Robert Towne. The film's exploration of themes such as money and power continues to resonate, influencing new takes on the noir genre. Behind-the-scenes photos from the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library have been released to commemorate the milestone.
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Chinatown, starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, turns 50 today. Have you seen this Academy Award-winning classic? https://t.co/lhT4ow8M4S
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“Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown.” Check out these behind the scenes photos from the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library to celebrate 'Chinatown' turning 50! The film was nominated for 11 Oscars at the 47th Academy Awards, taking home Best Original Screenplay (Robert Towne). https://t.co/PAWLsSUXTr
50 years ago today, Chinatown (1974) was released.🎥 #JoBloMovies #JoBloMovieNetwork #Chinatown #RomanPolanski #JackNicholson https://t.co/fTMYbENbCh
#Chinatown premiered in theaters 50 years ago today. Certified Fresh at 98% on the Tomatometer, it's Jack Nicholson's highest-rated movie. https://t.co/o3Pc7id12r
Happy 50th anniversary to Chinatown https://t.co/Mx0shqBrqs
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no big deal. Just my interview with Robert Towne for #Chinatown! We talked about the original ending, how different it was making a movie in the 70's, his contribution to #TheGodfather script, and so much more. 'Chinatown' now available on 4K. https://t.co/wiIjrQryXz