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Jacknife

Jacknife

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

19896.31h 42m

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.

Directed by David Hugh Jones
Written by Stephen Metcalfe
Produced by Robert Schaffel, Carol Baum
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Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger

Ivar Brogger

Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund

Jordan Lund

Tiny

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig

Jessalyn Gilsig

His Girlfriend

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Rick

Gabrielle Carteris

Gabrielle Carteris

College Girl in Bar

About Jacknife

Jacknife is a drama, war film released in 1989. Directed by David Hugh Jones, it stars Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris. 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.

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