Movie

Jacknife

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

1989★ 6.4 · 1371h 42mDramaWar

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.

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Trailer · Jacknife - Trailer - (1989) - HQ

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Cast

Robert De Niro
as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Ed Harris
as David 'High School' Flannigan

Kathy Baker
as Martha Flannigan

Jessalyn Gilsig
as His Girlfriend

Josh Pais
as Rick

Charles S. Dutton
as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Gabrielle Carteris
as College Girl in Bar

Bruce Ramsay
as Corridor Student

Madison Arnold
as Sam, Bartender

Ivar Brogger
as Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund
as Tiny

Elizabeth Franz
as Pru Buckman

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Release date: 1989-10-05

Runtime: 1h 42m

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DramaWar

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