Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Roman Polanski and written by Robert Towne. It stars Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, with supporting performances from John Huston, John Hillerman, Perry Lopez, Burt Young, and Diane Ladd.

Jun 20, 1974 · Reviewers say 'Chinatown' is acclaimed for Roman Polanski's direction, Robert Towne's screenplay, and standout performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film is lauded for its intricate plot, atmospheric cinematography, and reinterpretation of film noir.

10 hours ago · Toronto's Chinatown will be a buzz this weekend for the annual Chinatown Festival alongside multiple different food festivals happening across the city.

Toronto's main Chinatown has the honor of being the largest in North America. Gaping down across Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue, the area is a wonderful medley of shops and restaurants, busy signs and bright red gates, a destination for foodie fun.

Get ready to celebrate 25 years of culture and community! The Toronto Chinatown Festival is back and bigger than ever—join us for a weekend of Summer Fun in the heart of Chinatown! 🗓️ August 9 (Sat) | 12 PM – 11 PM 🗓️ August 10 (Sun) | 11 AM – 8 PM 📍 Spadina Ave (St. Andrew St. to Sullivan St.) Festival Highlights: 🌏 Multicultural Performances 🦁 Lion & Dragon Dances ...

While Chinatown now offers shops from the Asian diaspora and beyond, its cultural DNA as a walkable, food-obsessed, Chinese-Canadian heritage district remains. Here’s how to cover 12 hours in Toronto’s downtown Chinatown.

Feb 6, 2000 · “Are you alone?” the private eye is asked in Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown.” “Isn’t everybody?” he replies. That loneliness is central to a lot of noir heroes, who plunder other people’s secrets while running from their own. The tone was set by Dashiel Hammett, and its greatest practitioner was Raymond Chandler.

6 days ago · Vacnovuer's Chinatown boasts traditional shops, hip cafés, cool boutiques, and buzzing restaurants. Here are the best things to do there.

Jul 31, 2025 · August in Toronto is set to be packed with festivities. From Canada’s “biggest” electronic music festival to one of North America’s “largest” cultural celebrations, the city will be brimming with exciting happenings. And coming Aug. 9 …

Visiting the area can be a fruitful and immersive way to experience Toronto’s rich multicultural landscape, but can also present itself as a dizzying array of sights, smells and sensations. …