Quarrel with the screenwriter

Lois 2022-03-21 09:01:14

The scene where Roman Polanski slits Jack Nicholson's nose was extremely complex to film, and the two men involved got so tired of explaining how it was done (by using a specially-constructed knife with a short hinge that would be safe as long as it was handled vERY carefully) that they began to claim Nicholson's nose was actually cut.
Polanski nicholson nose cut that scene because they got too complicated and explain to people that do not want to say it really is nicholson nose was cut Up.


The screenwriter is so fascinating that 130 minutes is not too long. I heard that the voice-over was completely removed because of Nicholson's outstanding performance. The picture feels very strong.

It's just that the water conservancy incident and the rape of the heroine by her dad are combined together, which is a bit messy. Is the life of friends in the water conservancy circle so colorful...

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Extended Reading
  • Mckenzie 2022-03-26 09:01:02

    #重看#4.5; It's a big change from the first look, and it's unexpectedly exciting! A typical noir film, a tragic heroine, a Chandler-like anti-hero hero, a small character instigates the big picture, life and death depend on fate, wealth and wealth, and the unchangeable fateful ending; due to the infiltration of the "Chinatown·China" factor, it has a strong realistic color There is a layer of mystery; Nicholson has superb acting skills and the role is very personal.

  • Braeden 2021-10-20 19:02:14

    "He thought that after leaving the land in Chinatown, he would return to an objective, fair, and rule of law society. In fact, he was wrong. Everywhere is Chinatown."

Chinatown quotes

  • Loach: What happened to your nose, Gittes? Somebody slammed a bedroom window on it?

    Jake Gittes: Nope. Your wife got excited. She crossed her legs a little too quick. You understand what I mean, pal?

  • Jake Gittes: Evelyn, put that gun away. Let the police handle this.

    Evelyn Mulwray: He owns the police!