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The Two Jakes

The Two Jakes

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The Two Jakes
1990 2h 17m6.0

The Two Jakes

“They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.”

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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.

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DirectorJack Nicholson
ScreenplayRobert Towne
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 10, 1990
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 17m
Budget$19M
Revenue$10M
Loss$9M
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes266
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery, Romance
StudioParamount Pictures
CollectionThe Jake Gittes Collection

Photos14

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Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

J.J. "Jake" Gittes

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

Julius "Jake" Berman

Meg Tilly

Meg Tilly

Kitty Berman

Madeleine Stowe

Madeleine Stowe

Lillian Bodine

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Cotton Weinberger

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Mickey Nice

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

Chuck Newty

David Keith

David Keith

Det. Lt. Loach

Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Earl Rawley

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Tyrone Otley

Joe Mantell

Joe Mantell

Lawrence Walsh

James Hong

James Hong

Kahn

Perry Lopez

Perry Lopez

Captain Lou Escobar

Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris

Tilton

🎭

Rebecca Broussard

Gladys

🎭

Paul A. DiCocco Jr.

Liberty Levine

🎭

John Hackett

Mark Bodine

Rosie Vela

Rosie Vela

Linda

Allan Warnick

Allan Warnick

Rippey

Susan Forristal

Susan Forristal

Delores

🎭

Will Tynan

Judge Dettmer

Van Dyke Parks

Van Dyke Parks

Francis Hannah

William Duffy

William Duffy

Desk Sergeant

🎭

Sue Carlton

Mattie Rawley

Don McGovern

Don McGovern

Bartender

Luana Anders

Luana Anders

Florist

🎭

Dean Hill

Cop with Parrot

Pia Grønning

Pia Grønning

Dr. Elsa Branchauer

🎭

John Herman Shaner

Saul

🎭

Michael Shaner

Benny

Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver

Caddy #1

🎭

Malek Abdul-Mansour

Caddy #2

🎭

Kenneth Cervi

Prowler

🎭

Annie Marshall

Client with Dog

🎭

Ian Thorpe

Errol Flynn Look-alike

🎭

Collette Northrop

Cigarette / Hat Check Girl

🎭

Patricia Durham

Clarissa

Randi Ingerman

Randi Ingerman

Lana

🎭

Joy Wayman

Lady Asleep

🎭

Bob George

Bar Maitre D'

🎭

Suzanne Mitchell

The Redhead

🎭

Alan Chaffin

Bar Manager

🎭

Wyn Costello

Black Eye Woman

🎭

Lisa Croisette

Actress at Max Factor

🎭

Jessica Z. Diamond

Receptionist

🎭

Scott Flynn

Golf Advisor

🎭

Benard Ihgner

Singer at Green Parrot

🎭

Earl Palmer

Green Parrot Band

🎭

Simeon Pillich

Green Parrot Band

🎭

Herman Riley

Green Parrot Band

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Evelyn Mulwray (voice)

Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)

🎭

Paulie DiCocco

Liberty Levine (uncredited)

🎭

James Ent

Bailiff (uncredited)

Jeffery Thomas Johnson

Jeffery Thomas Johnson

Golfer (uncredited)

🎭

Dwight F. Lay

Man Getting Shoeshine (uncredited)

Tereza Rizzardi

Tereza Rizzardi

Woman at Max Factor (uncredited)

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Where can I watch The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes (1990) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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...

Who directed The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes (1990) was directed by Jack Nicholson. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 2h 17m, rated 6.0/10.

How long is The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes runs 2h 17m (137 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 266 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is The Two Jakes worth watching?

The Two Jakes is rated 6.0/10 by 266 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.