Jacknife

Jacknife (1989)

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

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.

Date of release
1989-10-05
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (142)
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
David Hugh Jones

Casting

  • Robert De Niro — Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
  • Kathy Baker — Martha Flannigan
  • Ed Harris — David 'High School' Flannigan
  • Ivar Brogger — Depot Mechanic
  • Jordan Lund — Tiny
  • Charles S. Dutton — Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
  • Bruce Ramsay — Corridor Student
  • Jessalyn Gilsig — His Girlfriend
  • Josh Pais — Rick
  • Gabrielle Carteris — College Girl in Bar
  • Kirk Taylor — Helicopter Gunner
  • George Gerdes — Tony

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