Jack Nicholson’s CHINATOWN will be released in 4K Ultra HD

Director Romano Polanski AND Jack Nicholsonis the classic 1974 film noir Chinatown turns 50 this year and to celebrate it has undergone a 4K restoration done using the original camera negative. This summer you’ll be able to purchase a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time.

The 4K disc will also contain a digital copy of the film, as well as a Blu-ray copy of the 1990 sequel. The two Jakesin which Nicholson reprized his role as Jake and took over directing duties.

Chinatown tells the story of private detective JJ Gittes as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deception, corruption and murder revolving around Los Angeles’ water supply in the 1930s. Gittes uncovers a vast conspiracy involving the city’s elite. The film is celebrated for its intricate plot, atmospheric setting and has become a landmark film in the noir genre.

Paramount Presents has announced that the new 4K edition will be released on June 18 and will be presented in new limited edition packaging, which features the poster on the inside cover.

ChinatownThe 4K release of will also include a number of special features, many of which have never been released in previous editions of the film.

Here’s a full rundown of the brand new bonus content that will accompany it Chinatown4K Blu-ray of:

• A State of Mind: Author Sam Wasson on Chinatown — Sam Wasson, film historian and author of the bestselling The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood, on the importance of the film and its legacy.

• Memories of Chinatown — Legendary producer Hawk Koch shares stories from his time as assistant director on the film.

• The trilogy that never was — Sam Wasson talks about the planned third installment of what would have been a trio of films starring Jake Gittes’ character.

In addition to the new features, the new edition of Chinatown will also include bonus content from previous home releases.

• Commentary by screenwriter Robert Towne with David Fincher

• Water and electricity

• Chinatown: An Appreciation

• Chinatown: the beginning and the end

• Chinatown: Filming

• Chinatown: legacy

• Theatrical trailer

The film is also the protagonist Faye Dunaway, John Hillerman, Perry Lopez, Burt YoungAND John Houston. The film received 11 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. His only Oscar win was awarded to Robert Townes for best screenplay.