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Jacknife

Name: Jacknife
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1989-10-05
Duration: 1 h 42 min

1989 · 1h 42m · R · English · United States of America

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.

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Details

Director: David Hugh Jones
Writers: Stephen Metcalfe
Release date: October 5, 1989
Runtime: 1h 42m
Original language: English
Production countries: United States of America
Production companies: Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Certification: R
Budget: —
Revenue: —

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Keywords

vietnam war

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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