‘Chinatown’ Releasing 4K UHD Version for its 50th Anniversary
Chinatown has been recognized as one of the great movies in cinema history and this year it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The 1974 neo-noir mystery film stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway and was inspired by real-life events of the California water wars. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were some disputes over southern California water and the film explores the tale of corruption and greed.
Nicholson plays private eye Jake Gittes who is hired by a socialite (Dunaway) to investigate her husband’s affair. Gittes finds himself in the midst of something much bigger than just an affair, including personal and political scandals that are all unveiled in one unforgettable night.
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The film did quite well when it was released in theaters on June 20, 1974, and was nominated for 11 Oscars, with Robert Towne winning for Best Original Screenplay. To celebrate the anniversary of such a special film, Paramount is releasing a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ on June 18, 2024.
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Chinatown has been restored for the new disc for the very first time, using the original camera negative which had been repaired after some of it was previously damaged. If you’re a fan of the movie, you’ll want to own it in these stunning visuals. In addition, the release includes bonus content including discussions by film historian and author Sam Wasson, stories from the set from producer Hawk Koch, a digital copy of the film, and a Blu-ray™ with the 1990 sequel The Two Jakes.
Pre-order the set on Amazon if you’re a fan of Chinatown. Only a limited supply is available.
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