The Two Jakes
📖 Synopsis
Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of conspiracy and deceit involving the oil reserves beneath Los Angeles. While investigating, Gittes hears a voice from his past that causes him to revisit a traumatic case in Chinatown.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance
- Director
- Jack Nicholson
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Jack NicholsonJ.J. "Jake" Gittes
Harvey KeitelJulius "Jake" Berman
Meg TillyKitty Berman
Madeleine StoweLillian Bodine
Eli WallachCotton Weinberger
Rubén BladesMickey Nice
Frederic ForrestChuck Newty
David KeithDet. Lt. Loach
Richard FarnsworthEarl Rawley
Tracey WalterTyrone Otley🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Two Jakes about?
- Real estate developer Jake Berman hires private investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work. After Berman shoots his wife's lover, who happens to be his business partner, Gittes is drawn into a web of conspiracy and deceit involving the oil reserves beneath Los Angeles. While investigating, Gittes hears a voice from his past that causes him to revisit a traumatic case in Chinatown.
- Who directed The Two Jakes?
- The Two Jakes was directed by Jack Nicholson.
- When was The Two Jakes released?
- The Two Jakes was released on August 10, 1990.
- How long is The Two Jakes?
- The Two Jakes has a runtime of 2h 17m.
- Where can I track The Two Jakes?
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