Jacknife (1989)

  • R
  • 03/10/1989 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 1h 42m

Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.

Overview

A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both survived.

David Hugh Jones

Director

Stephen Metcalfe

Screenplay

Cast

Robert De Niro's headshot

Robert De Niro

Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Baker's headshot

Kathy Baker

Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris's headshot

Ed Harris

David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Brogger's headshot

Ivar Brogger

Depot Mechanic
Jordan Lund's headshot

Jordan Lund

Tiny
Charles S. Dutton's headshot

Charles S. Dutton

Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce Ramsay's headshot

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig's headshot

Jessalyn Gilsig

His Girlfriend

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