1989
6.3 (121 votes)
1h 42m
Genres
Drama
War
Production Companies
Cineplex-Odeon Films
Kings Road Entertainment
Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Kings Road Entertainment
Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Jacknife
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.
Key Crew
Director: David Hugh Jones
Director of Photography: Brian West
Screenplay: Stephen Metcalfe
Producer: Robert Schaffel, 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
Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend
Videos
Jacknife - Trailer - (1989) - HQ
