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A Hollywood tragedy of original sin

Since Chinatown was released in 1974, admiration of the film has steadily grown. Prompted by a newly published book, Sam Wasson’s The Big Goodbye, critics have been lavishing praise on the film in most major papers and magazines.

What explains Chinatown’s enduring appeal? A great part of it lies in the technical skill marshalled to create one of the last great Hollywood films. But the deepest source of the film’s power is its elemental, even mythical story.

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