Jacknife
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
1989 · 1h 42m · R
Drama, War
Directed by
David Hugh Jones
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 and cast
- David Hugh Jones Director
- 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
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