Synopsis

Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson smoulder against the backdrop of 1930’s LA, in a narrative firmly grounded in historical reality. 

Robert Towne's Oscar winning script was born of his interest in the history of the city which he channelled through the pulp detective novel structure of Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler. Director Roman Polanski took that script to craft a study of power and corruption with devastating emotional consequences. Despite the controversy surrounding Polanski, it continues to resonate with filmgoers and critics.

Showing as part of Cinema Rediscovered on Tour, a selection of films from the 2024 programme of Cinema Rediscovered, the Festival dedicated to the rediscovery and revival of great films.

Rating Advice

Contains Strong Violence

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