Jacknife (1989)
Jacknife (1989)
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic
Jordan Lund
Tiny
Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Michael Arkin
Dispatcher
Bruce Ramsay
Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend
Josh Pais
Rick
Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar
Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner
George Gerdes
Tony
Lois Dellar
Cocktail Waitress
Loudon Wainwright III
Ferretti
Tom Isbell
Bobby Buckman
Sloane Shelton
Shirley
Walter Massey
Ed Buckman
Elizabeth Franz
Pru Buckman
Madison Arnold
Sam, Bartender
Judy Courtney
CastingDirector
D.L. Newton
CastingDirector
Tom Rack
William Green
David Hugh Jones
Director
Media.
Details.
Release Date
October 5, 1989
Status
Released
Running Time
1h 42m
Content Rating
R
Genres
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Wiki.
Jacknife is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones and starring Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. The film focuses on a small, serious story, with emphasis on characterization and the complex tension between people in a close relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, upon whose play Strange Snow (1982) the film was based, wrote the screenplay. Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.
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