Jacknife
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
1989•R•1h 42m•6.4•Released
DramaWar
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.
Director
David Hugh Jones
Writer
Stephen Metcalfe
Languages
English
Studio
Cineplex-Odeon Films
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
Production
Company
Cineplex-Odeon Films
Company
Kings Road Entertainment
Company
Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Producer
Robert Schaffel
Producer
Carol Baum
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