Jacknife
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
1989•1h 42m•6.4/10
DramaWar
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6.4/10(140)
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.
Production
Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
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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
Madison Arnold
Sam, Bartender
Tom Rack
William Green
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