The Two Jakes(1990)
“They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jack Nicholson
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as J.J. "Jake" Gittes
Harvey Keitel
as Julius "Jake" Berman
Meg Tilly
as Kitty Berman
Madeleine Stowe
as Lillian Bodine
Eli Wallach
as Cotton Weinberger
Rubén Blades
as Mickey Nice
Frederic Forrest
as Chuck Newty
David Keith
as Det. Lt. Loach
Richard Farnsworth
as Earl Rawley
Tracey Walter
as Tyrone Otley
Joe Mantell
as Lawrence Walsh
James Hong
as Kahn
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch The Two Jakes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Two Jakes (1990).
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 and released in 1990. It is a crime, drama, mystery, romance film.
How long is The Two Jakes?▼
The Two Jakes has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in The Two Jakes?▼
The cast of The Two Jakes includes Jack Nicholson as J.J. "Jake" Gittes, Harvey Keitel as Julius "Jake" Berman, Meg Tilly as Kitty Berman, Madeleine Stowe as Lillian Bodine, Eli Wallach as Cotton Weinberger and more.
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