Just the one Oscar, for writer Robert Towne (though Polanski worked so extensively on the script that he reportedly could have claimed co-author credit), but the film was up against Godfather II, Lenny, Alice Doesn't Live Here Any More, Day for Night and The Conversation in all other categories.
Trademark skilful use of sound.
Also hadn't realised quite how good Faye Dunaway is.
Still there are mysteries - whose glasses are they?
Sam O'Steen is the editor and Jerry Goldsmith's memorable score was apparently written in 10 days.
Wide lenses put you right in the action, as does camera in back of car (John A Alonzo).
With Jack Nicholson, John Huston, Perry Lopez (cop).
