The Two Jakes (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Two Jakes is a 1990 mystery drama starring Harvey Keitel and Jack Nicholson. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $10 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Two Jakes About?
The premise of The Two Jakes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1940s Los Angeles, private investigator Jake Gittes takes on a divorce case for real estate developer Jake Berman, only to find himself embroiled in a complicated web of deceit. His investigation reveals a conspiracy involving valuable oil reserves and deceptive business dealings. As Gittes digs deeper, he’s drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, with echoes of a past case in Chinatown complicating matters further.
The Two Jakes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- year 1948
- 1940s
- marital infidelity
- dysfunctional marriage
- unfaithfulness
- female nudity
- unfaithful wife
- extramarital affair
- neo noir
- murder
- los angeles california
- police officer
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- sequel
- wire recorder
- actor director
- overhearing sex
- murder of a nude man
- violence
- panties
- adultery
- kissing a married woman
- cigarette smoking
- surprise ending
- dead body in a bathtub
- year 1946
- california
- jake gittes character
- pistol
- cancer
- punched in the face
- fistfight
- fight
- police
- police captain
- police car
- brawl
- shot in the chest
- shot to death
- realtor
- car
- real estate developer
- businessman
- revelation
- old flame
- womanizer
- death of husband
- wedding ring
- anger
- hatred
- attempted murder
The Two Jakes Cast
Harvey Keitel leads the cast, with Jack Nicholson.
The Two Jakes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Two Jakes 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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The Two Jakes Plot Summary
What happens in The Two Jakes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the aftermath of the war in Los Angeles, a troubling wiretapping uncovers a scandal that turns deadly. The recording, made by private investigator J.J. “Jake” Gittes for his client, real-estate developer Jake Berman, aims to expose Berman’s unfaithful wife Kitty in an affair with Bodine, Berman’s own associate. The plot thickens when Berman commits cold-blooded murder, shooting Bodine as he seeks refuge in the motel’s bathroom. This horrifying act is captured on the tape, which also includes a cryptic mention of Katherine Mulwray, a name that brings painful memories to Gittes.
Full summary
The whole story of The Two Jakes, scene by scene
The Two Jakes Box Office
The Two Jakes grossed $10 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- US & Canada
- $10M
The Two Jakes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Two Jakes.
How Well Do You Know The Two Jakes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the private detective in 'The Two Jakes'?
Cars in The Two Jakes
28 cars on screen, including the 1950 Hudson Pacemaker and the 1946 Buick Super.
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1950 Hudson Pacemaker Main role -
1946 Buick Super Important role -
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Important role
The Two Jakes Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Chinatown 2” and “Piège pour un Privé”.
- Also known as
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- Chinatown 2
- Piège pour un Privé
- A Chave do Enigma
- 唐人街續集
- Il grande inganno
- Los dos Jakes
- Die Spur führt zurück - The Two Jakes
- Два Джейка
- Cinikus hekus
- ג'ק וג'ק
- Dwóch Jake'ów
- O Caso da Mulher Infiel
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- Двамата Джейк
- Dedektif Jake
- Dva Jakeové
- 黄昏のチャイナタウン
- Два Джейки
- 重返唐人街
- 불륜의 방랑아
- Cei doi Jake
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Movies Like The Two Jakes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Chinatown, Jake’s Women and 2 Days in the Valley.
The Two Jakes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Two Jakes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Two Jakes?
The Two Jakes runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was The Two Jakes released?
The Two Jakes was released on August 10, 1990.
Who is in the cast of The Two Jakes?
The Two Jakes stars Harvey Keitel and Jack Nicholson.
How much did The Two Jakes make at the box office?
The Two Jakes grossed $10 million worldwide.
How is The Two Jakes rated?
The Two Jakes has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 56 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does The Two Jakes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Two Jakes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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