Jacknife
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
19891h 42mDrama · War
Released
October 5, 1989
TMDB Score
64% match · 142 votes
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About the Movie
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.
DirectorDavid Hugh Jones
- Released
- October 5, 1989
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Top Billed 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
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