The Two Jakes(1990)
They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.
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.
Directed by Jack Nicholson
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Jack Nicholson
J.J. "Jake" Gittes
Harvey Keitel
Julius "Jake" Berman
Meg Tilly
Kitty Berman
Madeleine Stowe
Lillian Bodine
Eli Wallach
Cotton Weinberger
Rubén Blades
Mickey Nice
Frederic Forrest
Chuck Newty
David Keith
Det. Lt. Loach
Richard Farnsworth
Earl Rawley
Tracey Walter
Tyrone Otley
Joe Mantell
Lawrence Walsh
James Hong
Kahn
Perry Lopez
Captain Lou Escobar
Jeff Morris
Tilton
Rebecca Broussard
Gladys
Paul A. DiCocco Jr.
Liberty Levine
John Hackett
Mark Bodine
Rosie Vela
Linda
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When did The Two Jakes come out?+
The Two Jakes was released in 1990.
How long is The Two Jakes?+
The Two Jakes runs for 137 minutes (2 hours and 17 minutes).
Who directed The Two Jakes?+
The Two Jakes was directed by Jack Nicholson.
Who stars in The Two Jakes?+
The Two Jakes stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe and Eli Wallach.
Is The Two Jakes worth watching?+
The Two Jakes holds a 6.0/10 rating from 292 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime, mystery and thriller.
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