The Two Jakes (1990)

"They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money."
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The Two Jakes
StarringJack NicholsonHarvey KeitelMeg Tilly
DirectorJack Nicholson
WriterRobert Towne
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R 2 hr 17 minAug 10th, 1990Drama, Crime, Mystery, RomanceThe Jake Gittes Collection PosterPart of The Jake Gittes Collection
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Plot
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.

The Jake Gittes Movies

The cases of private eye J.J. 'Jake' Gittes.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 10th, 1990
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 23rd, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$19,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$10,005,969 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
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