“In its total recapturing of a past, in its plot, its vivid characterizations, its carefully calculated and accelerating pace, its whole demonstration of a medium mastered, Chinatown reminds you again that motion pictures are larger, not smaller than life.” (Los Angeles Times)

“An all together unexpected triumph, a rich, inventive murder mystery of deepening complexity and tantalizing twists that should gradually intrigue and finally captivate its audience.” (New York Daily News)

“If ‘Chinatown’ is the greatest of all American detective films — and I think the case is a very strong one — then that results from its remarkable confluence of ingredients.” (Salon.com)

Saturday, August 3 Final Screening
Doors 1:30 pm  | Movie 2:00 pm
Advance tickets HERE

CHINATOWN (Roman Polanski, 1974 / 130 mins / 18A) A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.

*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for in-person purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.

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