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The Two Jakes (1990)

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

★ 6.0/10 TMDBR2h 17mCrimeMysteryThriller
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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.

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The Two Jakes Cast

  • Jack Nicholson

    Jack Nicholson

    as J.J. "Jake" Gittes

  • Harvey Keitel

    Harvey Keitel

    as Julius "Jake" Berman

  • Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly

    as Kitty Berman

  • Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe

    as Lillian Bodine

  • Eli Wallach

    Eli Wallach

    as Cotton Weinberger

  • Rubén Blades

    Rubén Blades

    as Mickey Nice

  • Frederic Forrest

    Frederic Forrest

    as Chuck Newty

  • David Keith

    David Keith

    as Det. Lt. Loach

  • Richard Farnsworth

    Richard Farnsworth

    as Earl Rawley

  • Tracey Walter

    Tracey Walter

    as Tyrone Otley

  • Joe Mantell

    Joe Mantell

    as Lawrence Walsh

  • James Hong

    James Hong

    as Kahn

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The Two Jakes is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential in the US.

When was The Two Jakes released?

The Two Jakes came out on August 10, 1990.

Is The Two Jakes worth watching?

The Two Jakes holds a 6.0/10 average from 292 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.

How long is The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).

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