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Chinatown 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

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Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston
Director: Roman Polanski, Jack Nicholson
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Chinatown 4K Blu-ray

Posted May 22, 2024 05:55 PM by

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ParamountParamount UK has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Roman Polanski's Chinatown (1974), starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, and John Hillerman. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on June 17.

Produced by the legendary Robert Evans, CHINATOWN was originally released on June 26, 1974 and received widespread critical acclaim along with 11 Oscar® nominations, including Best Picture. In 1991, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."

Robert Towne's brilliant Academy Award®-winning screenplay weaves a tragic and shocking tale of corruption, greed, and the human propensity for evil. Powerhouse performances by Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston, a riveting story inspired by real events, vivid imagery, and a stirring score combine to make an unforgettable film that is essential for every cinephile's collection.

Special Features and Technical Specs:
  • 4K RESTORATION OF CHINATOWN FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE*
  • NEW A State of Mind: Author Sam Wasson On Chinatown – Sam Wasson, film historian and bestselling author of The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years Of Hollywood, on the importance of the film and its legacy.
  • NEW Chinatown Memories – Legendary producer Hawk Koch shares stories from his time as assistant director on the film.
  • NEW The Trilogy That Never Was – Sam Wasson discusses the planned third installment of what would have been a trio of movies featuring the character Jake Gittes.
  • Audio Commentary by screenwriter Robert Towne with David Fincher
  • Water and Power
    • The Aqueduct
    • The Aftermath
    • The River & Beyond
  • Chinatown: An Appreciation
  • Chinatown: The Beginning and the End
  • Chinatown: Filming
  • Chinatown: Legacy
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Collectible packaging featuring a foldout image of the film's theatrical poster and an interior spread with key movie moments
4K Blu-ray Audio: English – Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround, English – Restored, French – Parisian, German, Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Subtitles: English, English SDH†, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French – Parisian, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Spanish – Castilian, Swedish

*The exacting restoration was completed using the original camera negative, which was repaired using the latest technology in areas that had been previously damaged. The result is a sparkling 4K Blu-ray presentation that uses more of the best possible source than previous masters and faithfully captures the film's distinctively dreamy and simultaneously realistic look.
Release Details

Movie Release Year: 1974
Tech Specs & Release Details

Length: 131
Specs: 4K UHD + Blu-ray
Video Resolution/Codec: 2160p HEVC/H.265, Dolby Vision HDR / HDR10
Aspect Ratio(s): 2.35:1