The Two Jakes
“They say money makes the world go round. But sex was invented before money.”
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-17
Top Cast
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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
James Hong
Kahn
Perry Lopez
Captain Lou Escobar
Jeff Morris
Tilton
Rebecca Broussard
Gladys
Paul A. DiCocco Jr.
Liberty Levine
John Hackett
Mark Bodine
Rosie Vela
Linda
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.53x
-$9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Nicholson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Towne
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- The Two Jakes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Nicholson
Robert Towne
Van Dyke Parks
Vilmos Zsigmond
Anne Goursaud
Harold Schneider, Jack Nicholson, Robert Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Nicholson
Director
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Robert Towne
Writer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Harold Schneider
Producer
Jack Nicholson
Producer
Robert Evans
Producer
Wayne A. Finkelman
Costume Design
Jeremy Railton
Production Design
Richard Sawyer
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Two Jakes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Two Jakes about?
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.
Who directed The Two Jakes?
The Two Jakes was directed by Jack Nicholson.
Who stars in The Two Jakes?
The principal cast of The Two Jakes includes Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe, Eli Wallach.
When was The Two Jakes released and how long is it?
The Two Jakes was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Two Jakes?
The Two Jakes had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (0.53 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Two Jakes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Two Jakes was composed by Van Dyke Parks.
Is The Two Jakes based on a book or true story?
The Two Jakes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Towne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Two Jakes?
The Two Jakes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).