Review of Chinatown (1974) by Kerby H — 05 Jul 2013

An ode to classic film noir filmed in 70s style, Chinatown is an unforgettable masterpiece.

This review of Chinatown (1974) was written by Kerby H on 05 Jul 2013.

Chinatown has generally received very positive reviews.

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