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The Two Jakes 1990 Directed by Jack Nicholson

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Crime , Drama , Mystery , Romance
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Budget $19,000,000
Revenue $10,005,969
Release Date 10 August 1990
137 mins
Cast
Jack Nicholson J.J. "Jake" Gittes
Harvey Keitel Julius "Jake" Berman
Meg Tilly Kitty Berman
Madeleine Stowe Lillian Bodine
Eli Wallach Cotton Weinberger
Rubén Blades Mickey Nice
Frederic Forrest Chuck Newty
David Keith Det. Lt. Loach
Richard Farnsworth Earl Rawley
Tracey Walter Tyrone Otley
Joe Mantell Lawrence Walsh
Perry Lopez Captain Lou Escobar
Jeff Morris Tilton
Paul A. DiCocco Jr. Liberty Levine
John Hackett Mark Bodine
Will Tynan Judge Dettmer
Van Dyke Parks Francis Hannah
William Duffy Desk Sergeant
Sue Carlton Mattie Rawley
Don McGovern Bartender
Luana Anders Florist
Dean Hill Cop with Parrot
Pia Grønning Dr. Elsa Branchauer
Lee Weaver Caddy #1
Annie Marshall Client with Dog
Ian Thorpe Errol Flynn Look-alike
Collette Northrop Cigarette / Hat Check Girl
Joy Wayman Lady Asleep
Bob George Bar Maitre D'
Suzanne Mitchell The Redhead
Alan Chaffin Bar Manager
Wyn Costello Black Eye Woman
Lisa Croisette Actress at Max Factor
Jessica Z. Diamond Receptionist
Scott Flynn Golf Advisor
Benard Ihgner Singer at Green Parrot
Earl Palmer Green Parrot Band
Simeon Pillich Green Parrot Band
Herman Riley Green Parrot Band
Faye Dunaway Evelyn Mulwray (voice)
Tom Waits Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)
Paulie DiCocco Liberty Levine (uncredited)
James Ent Bailiff (uncredited)
Jeffery Thomas Johnson Golfer (uncredited)
Dwight F. Lay Man Getting Shoeshine (uncredited)
Tereza Rizzardi Woman at Max Factor (uncredited)