The Two Jakes

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

Aug 10 1990 R 2h 17m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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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Plot

After the war, L.A. private eye Jake Gittes is hired by realtor Jake Berman. He proves the infidelity of Berman's wife Kitty and sets up a way for her to be caught in the act. At the rendezvous, Berman shoots the co-respondent who turns out to be his business partner. Gittes finds himself in the middle of a complicated web, under pressure from all sides for a wire recording of the fatal encounter. He then realises that the land the partners were developing was once an orange grove connected with a case that he has never quite gotten over.

Written by

Robert Towne

Directed by

Jack Nicholson

Cast

Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

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Average Rating
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