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Jacknife
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.
1989 · Directed by David Hugh Jones · 102 min · Drama · War · 10 frames
Tagline
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
Crew
- Screenplay: Stephen Metcalfe
- Cinematography: Brian West
- Edited by: John Bloom
- Music: Bruce Broughton
- Production design: Edward Pisoni
- Produced by: Robert Schaffel, Carol Baum
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
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
- Themes: vietnam war
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