LAKEPORT, Calif. – Considered by many film critics to be the most perfect film noir ever made, “Chinatown,” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, screens at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport on Tuesday, July 12, at 1 and 6 p.m.

Made in 1974, this was the last film that director Roman Polanski made in America, and features a Robert Towne script set in 1930s Los Angeles.

It stars Nicholson as the cynical cop turned private eye, and Dunaway as the mysterious lady in distress.

The film won six Academy Awards including best picture, actor, actress and director.

The movie is sponsored by Westside Park Grillin’ On The Green. Rated R with run time of 2 hours 10 minutes.

Entry to the film is by donation.

The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com .