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The Two Jakes (1990)

R · 1990-08-10 · 2h 17m · EN
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They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.

This sequel to the classic Chinatown finds private detective Jake Gittes still haunted by the events of the first film. Hired by a man to investigate his wife's infidelities, Jake once again finds himself involved in a complicated plot involving murder, oil, and even some ghosts from his past.

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Jack NicholsonDirectorRobert TowneWriter
Budget
$19M
Box office
$10M

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Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonJ.J. "Jake" GittesHarvey KeitelHarvey KeitelJulius "Jake" BermanMeg TillyMeg TillyKitty BermanMadeleine StoweMadeleine StoweLillian BodineRubén BladesRubén BladesMickey NiceEli WallachEli WallachCotton WeinbergerFrederic ForrestFrederic ForrestChuck NewtyDavid KeithDavid KeithDet. Lt. LoachRichard FarnsworthRichard FarnsworthEarl RawleyTracey WalterTracey WalterTyrone OtleyJoe MantellJoe MantellLawrence WalshJames HongJames HongKahn

Keywords

Los angeles, californiaPrivate detective

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityLos Angeles California · Private DetectiveNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference66102

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This sequel to the classic Chinatown finds private detective Jake Gittes still haunted by the events of the first film. Hired by a man to investigate his wife's infidelities, Jake once again finds himself involved in a complicated plot involving murder, oil, and even some ghosts from his past.

How long is The Two Jakes?

The Two Jakes has a runtime of 137 minutes.

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