The Two Jakes (1990): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Two Jakes features Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe, Eli Wallach, Rubén Blades. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1990-08-10. Runtime: 137 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (292 votes). Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes is listed as Crime, Mystery, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes runs about 137 minutes.

Who stars in The Two Jakes?

Cast highlights include Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe, Eli Wallach, Rubén Blades.

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