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J.J. 'Jake' Gittes (Character)
from Chinatown (1974)

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Chinatown (1974) -- A private detective investigating an adultery case stumbles on to a scheme of murder that has something to do with water.
Chinatown (1974) -- Clip: Your husband was murdered
Chinatown (1974) -- A private detective investigating an adultery case stumbles on to a scheme of murder that has something to do with water.
Chinatown (1974) -- MattTrailer.com - Trailer (Flash)

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Overview

Biography:
JJ Gittes, aka, "Jake", is a Los Angeles private detective... more
Alternate Names:
J.J. Gittes

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  1. The Two Jakes (1990) Played by Jack Nicholson

  2. Chinatown (1974) Played by Jack Nicholson (as J.J. Gittes)

Additional Details

Genres:
Mystery / Crime / Drama / Thriller
Plot Keywords:
Adultery / Detective / Female Nudity / Femme Fatale more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From Chinatown (1974)
Loach: What happened to your nose, Gittes? Somebody slammed a bedroom window on it?
Jake Gittes: Nope. Your wife got excited. She crossed her legs a little too quick. You understand what I mean, pal?
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