Jacknife

1989 6.3 (121 votes) 1h 42m

Genres

Drama War

Production Companies

Cineplex-Odeon Films
Kings Road Entertainment
Sandollar-Schaffel Productions

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

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