Summary: Film History On Videotape Podcast / L.A. Movies / Review #227 / Chinatown Forget it Jake. Its Chinatown. Film History on Videotape continues our series of movies about the City of Angels with Chinatown from 1974. This perfect storm of New Hollywood talent was a massive hit when it was released and turned Jack Nicholson into the A lister he would retain for the next 2 decades. A private eye story with its roots firmly planted in the tradition of the "film noir" it tells the story of murder, coverup, land barons and dark secrets that only get revealed at the end. Have you seen this? Why not? Enjoy Chinatown for LA movies on FHOV! Download this episode (right click and save)
