Jacknife
6.0 Score
LanguageEN
CountriesUnited States of America
1989 1h 42m R Drama War

Jacknife

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.

Crew
Director David Hugh Jones Screenplay Stephen Metcalfe Producer Robert Schaffel Producer Carol Baum

Top Cast

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

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