Chinatown

This film book narrates the background behind the making of the 1974 Neo-noir film classic, Chinatown. The book features a personal essay on Polankski's life, a film analysis, and the full original screenplay text, complete with full-color shots from the film. With rich details about the historical events that inspired the film as well as Polanski's life and background, the book not only covers the artistry and craft of the film itself, but considers it within the context of politics and humanity of the 20th century.