The Two Jakes (1990)

  • R
  • 08/10/1990 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • 2h 17m

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.

Jack Nicholson

Director

Robert Towne

Writer, Characters

Cast

Jack Nicholson's headshot

Jack Nicholson

J.J. "Jake" Gittes
Harvey Keitel's headshot

Harvey Keitel

Julius "Jake" Berman
Meg Tilly's headshot

Meg Tilly

Kitty Berman
Madeleine Stowe's headshot

Madeleine Stowe

Lillian Bodine
Eli Wallach's headshot

Eli Wallach

Cotton Weinberger
Rubén Blades's headshot

Rubén Blades

Mickey Nice
Frederic Forrest's headshot

Frederic Forrest

Chuck Newty
David Keith's headshot

David Keith

Det. Lt. Loach

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