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Jacknife (1989)

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

  • Oct 5, 1989
  • 1h 42m
  • R

6.4/10

TMDB user score
142 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Jacknife is a 1989 drama and war film directed by David Hugh Jones. Its leading cast includes Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker and Ed Harris. It runs for 1 hour 42 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 42 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.4/10 from 142 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Jessalyn Gilsig His Girlfriend
  • Josh Pais Rick
  • Gabrielle Carteris College Girl in Bar
  • Kirk Taylor Helicopter Gunner
  • George Gerdes Tony
  • Lois Dellar Cocktail Waitress
  • Loudon Wainwright III Ferretti
  • Tom Isbell Bobby Buckman
  • Sloane Shelton Shirley
  • Walter Massey Ed Buckman
  • Elizabeth Franz Pru Buckman

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