Chinatown

Chinatown (15) | Dir. Roman Polanski | 1974 | USA | IMDb 8.1 | 130 mins

Our member's choice.

A modern film noir mainly set in a sun-drenched Los Angeles of the 1930s. We follow Jack Nicholson as a private detective piecing together the truth about a complex web of corruption and deceit involving Faye Dunaway. It's themes of power, greed, and moral ambiguity resonate today. The film's single Oscar was for its script but its brilliant performances, directing, design and cinematography mean it's an American classic.
Trivia
After several takes that never looked quite right, Faye Dunaway got annoyed and told Jack Nicholson to actually slap her. He did and felt very guilty for it, despite it being Dunaway's decision. The shot made it into the movie.

Entry is free for HFS members.

Tickets for non-members cost £6 each (Under 25's £3). These can be purchased online or will be available on the night from the HFS desk in the Odeon lobby (contactless payments only please, we are not taking cash this season). A small processing fee will be applied to all tickets.

Please note that doors open at 7pm and the film will start at 7.30pm. All seating is unreserved so grab a seat wherever you like.

Parking is free after 6pm for all Odeon cinemagoers but you MUST display a voucher obtained from the Odeon lobby.

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