Trama:
Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.

Cast:

Jack Nicholson J.J. 'Jake' Gittes

Faye Dunaway Evelyn Cross Mulwray

John Huston Noah Cross

Perry Lopez Lieutenant Lou Escobar

John Hillerman Russ Yelburton

Diane Ladd Ida Sessions

Roman Polanski Man with Knife

Roy Jenson Claude Mulvihill

Richard Bakalyan Detective Loach

James Hong Evelyn's Butler

Bruce Glover Duffy

Joe Mantell Lawrence Walsh

Roy Roberts Mayor Bagby

Noble Willingham Councilman

Rance Howard Irate Farmer

Jesse Vint Farmer in the Valley

Burt Young Curly

Lee de Broux Policeman

Darrell Zwerling Hollis I. Mulwray

Nandu Hinds Sophie

James O'Rear Lawyer

Beulah Quo Maid

Jerry Fujikawa Gardener

Belinda Palmer Katherine

Elliott Montgomery Councilman

George Justin Barber

C.O. Erickson Customer

Charles Knapp Mortician

Claudio Martínez Boy on Horseback

Federico Roberto Cross' Butler

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown