Jacknife(1989)
“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.
Director
David Hugh Jones
Studio
Cineplex-Odeon Films
Cast
Robert De Niro
as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Baker
as Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris
as David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Brogger
as Depot Mechanic
Jordan Lund
as Tiny
Charles S. Dutton
as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce Ramsay
as Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig
as His Girlfriend
Josh Pais
as Rick
Gabrielle Carteris
as College Girl in Bar
Kirk Taylor
as Helicopter Gunner
George Gerdes
as Tony
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Cineplex-Odeon Films • Kings Road Entertainment • Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jacknife?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jacknife (1989).
What is Jacknife about?▼
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.
Who directed Jacknife?▼
Jacknife was directed by David Hugh Jones and released in 1989. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Jacknife?▼
Jacknife has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Jacknife?▼
The cast of Jacknife includes Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey, Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan, Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan, Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic, Jordan Lund as Tiny and more.
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