Chinatown Filming Locations

Chinatown filming locations

Where was Chinatown filmed? Chinatown was filmed in 37 locations across United States in the following places:

Chinatown Filming Locations

Echo Park Lake, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA ( J.J. 'Jake' Gittes spys on Mulwray )

Koreatown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Koreatown's many bars and casual 24/7 dining makes for a buzzing late-night scene. There are Korean BBQ restaurants with tabletop grills, plus karaoke joints, hip speakeasies and flashy clubs, as well as the landmark Wiltern Theatre, an art deco music venue. K-town’s dense mix of historic buildings and contemporary complexes also features traditional spas, bubble tea cafes and specialty grocery stores.

Trident Ranch (actor Walter Brennan's then-home), 3240 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, California, USA ( orange grove and ranch house where Gittes crashes his car, is knocked unconscious, and later awakens )

Chinatown : The Mar Vista Rest Home
Archer School for Girls - 11725 Sunset Boulevard, Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA ( The Mar Vista Rest Home )

Biltmore Hotel Limousine lane/V.I.P. Ramp, 530 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA ( location where Gittes and Evelyn Mulwray argue after lunch while the valet fetches Mulwray's car )

Catalina Casino - 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA ( J.J. 'Jake' Gittes visits Noah Cross )

Ord Street, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, USA ( finale )

Point Fermin Park - 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA ( J.J. 'Jake' Gittes observes Hollis Mulwray watching water drainage to ocean )

Mi Casa, 1400-1414 Havenhurst Drive, West Hollywood, California, USA ( El Macondo Apartments' )

Chinatown : Noah Cross and Gittes share lunch
The Portuguese Bend Riding Club, 40 Narcissa Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA ( Noah Cross and Gittes share lunch )

1972 Canyon Drive, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA ( Katherine's House )

848 E Kensington Road, Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA ( J.J. 'Jake' Gittes finds the fake Evelyn Cross Mulwray )

Chinatown : public hearing
Council Chamber, Los Angeles City Hall - 200 North Spring Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA ( public hearing )

The Prince - 3198 W 7th St, Los Angeles, California, USA ( The Brown Derby Restaurant )

Spring Street, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, USA ( finale )

5030 Lemon Grove Avenue, East Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA ( Curly's 'San Pedro' house )

El Rancho Escondido, 1 El Rancho Escondido Road, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA ( Cross estate )

Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Chinatown :
Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
Chinatown (1974)
Runtime: 130 minutes
Rating: 8.1
Release year: 1974
IMDB: tt0071315
Plot summary

A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

Genres
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
Cast
Jack Nicholson
Faye Dunaway
John Huston
Perry Lopez
Directors
Roman Polanski
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Chinatown filming locations