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Jacknife (1989)

1h 42m · 5 Oct 1989

Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.

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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.

Movie ID25197
GenreDrama, War
DirectorDavid Hugh Jones
Main castRobert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Ivar Brogger, Jordan Lund, Charles S. Dutton, Bruce Ramsay, Jessalyn Gilsig
Release date5 October 1989
Release year1989
LanguageEnglish
Duration102 min (1h 42m)
Rating6.4 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseCineplex-Odeon Films

Director: David Hugh Jones
Writers: Stephen Metcalfe

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Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic Jordan LundTiny Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader Bruce RamsayCorridor Student Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend Josh PaisRick Gabrielle CarterisCollege Girl in Bar Kirk TaylorHelicopter Gunner George GerdesTony Lois DellarCocktail Waitress Loudon Wainwright IIIFerretti
Tom IsbellBobby Buckman
Sloane SheltonShirley Walter MasseyEd Buckman Elizabeth FranzPru Buckman Madison ArnoldSam, Bartender Tom RackWilliam Green

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