description The Two Jakes Overview
The Two Jakes is a 1990 neo-noir mystery following Jack Nicholson’s J.J. “Jake” Gittes, reprising his role from *Chinatown*. The film features an ensemble cast including Harvey Keitel and expands upon the story established in the earlier 1974 movie. Van Dyke Parks composed the musical score and appears as a legal figure within the narrative.
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info The Two Jakes Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1990 |
help The Two Jakes FAQ
Who is Jake Gittes in The Two Jakes?
J.J. "Jake" Gittes is the private investigator played by Jack Nicholson, returning from Chinatown. In the 1990 film, he becomes involved in another Los Angeles case involving adultery, murder, and real-estate interests.
Is The Two Jakes a sequel to Chinatown?
Yes, The Two Jakes follows Chinatown, the 1974 neo-noir directed by Roman Polanski. Jack Nicholson reprises Jake Gittes, but the sequel has a different director and a later period setting.
Who directed The Two Jakes?
Jack Nicholson directed The Two Jakes as well as starring in it. The film was released in 1990 and includes Harvey Keitel in the ensemble cast.
What kind of mystery does The Two Jakes investigate?
The plot begins with Gittes investigating an apparent affair that turns into a murder case tied to Los Angeles property deals. Like Chinatown, it mixes private detection with corruption, but its story centers on postwar real-estate development.
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