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Bookmark or Share- The Two Jakes - WikipediaIn 1948 Los Angeles, businessman Julius "Jake" Berman hires seasoned private investigator J. J. "Jake" Gittes to catch his wife, Kitty, committing adultery. During the sting, Berman unexpectedly kills his wife's lover, Mark Bodine, who is also his partner in a real estate development company.
- The Two Jakes - Rotten TomatoesPrivate investigator and war veteran Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by real estate developer Jake Berman (Harvey Keitel) for some run-of-the-mill matrimonial work.
- The Two Jakes (1990) - The Movie Database (TMDB)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.
- Review: The Two Jakes - Slant MagazineThings would seem to be looking up for private investigator Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson). Business is booming in Los Angeles circa 1948 and he’s got a deluxe office, a spot at the country club, and a wealthy fiancée.
- The Two Jakes (1990) - IMDbThe Two Jakes: Directed by Jack Nicholson. With Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, Madeleine Stowe. The sequel to Chinatown (1974) finds J.J. "Jake" Gittes investigating adultery and murder, and the money that comes from oil.
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