The Two Jakes (1990)
Movie 2h 17m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 1990, The Two Jakes is a crime, drama and mystery movie. It is directed by Jack Nicholson. The cast includes David Keith, Tracey Walter and Harvey Keitel. The running time is 2h 17m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Jack NicholsonDirector
- David Keithas Det. Lt. Loach
- Tracey Walteras Tyrone Otley
- Harvey Keitelas Julius "Jake" Berman
- James Hongas Kahn
- Eli Wallachas Cotton Weinberger
- Rubén Bladesas Mickey Nice
- Richard Farnsworthas Earl Rawley
- Jack Nicholsonas J.J. "Jake" Gittes
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Questions about The Two Jakes
- What genre is The Two Jakes?
- The Two Jakes is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance.
- Who stars in The Two Jakes?
- David Keith, Tracey Walter, Harvey Keitel, James Hong, Eli Wallach appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Two Jakes?
- Jack Nicholson directed The Two Jakes.
- How long is The Two Jakes?
- The Two Jakes runs for 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- Is The Two Jakes worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Two Jakes?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
