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Jack Nicholson Genuinely Slapped ‘The Dreaded’ Faye Dunaway in ‘Chinatown'
Filming for 'Chinatown' was extremely challenging, and Nicholson ended up genuinely slapping Dunaway in a pivotal scene.
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‘Chinatown,’ released 50 years ago, was inspired by some shocking real-life events that still hold water today
In the 1974 film “Chinatown,” there’s deceit, deception and murder, as well as a timeless Los Angeles protagonist – water. Having debuted 50 years ago this week, “Chinatown” is set ...
‘Chinatown’ explained: Who killed Hollis Mulwray?
Chinatown' is a neo-noir masterpiece, as disturbing as it is stylish. But who killed the movie's primary murder victim, ...
Robert Towne dies at 89; acclaimed screenwriter won Oscar for ‘Chinatown’
His films include “The Last Detail,” “Shampoo,” “Greystoke,” two “Mission: Impossible” movies and “Days of Thunder.” ...
Robert Towne, Writer of ‘Chinatown,’ Dies at 89
Robert Towne, an Oscar winner for his original script for 'Chinatown' and an acknowledged master of the art of screenwriting, ...
Why Jack Nicholson Called Faye Dunaway 'the Dreaded Dunaway,' Slapped Her on the Set of “Chinatown”
her leading man in the classic 1974 film noir Chinatown. That's not to say that working on the movie was all sunshine and ...
Robert Towne, Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown’ and More, Dies at 89
Celebrated for his mastery of dialogue, he also contributed (though without credit) to the scripts of “Bonnie and Clyde” and ...
‘Chinatown’ screenwriter Robert Towne dies aged 89
Robert Towne, the screenwriter known for writing the screenplay for Roman Polanski's 1974 neo-noir mystery film 'Chinatown, ...