Oct 05, 1989
102 min
Full-HD

Jacknife (1989)

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.

Category

Drama War

Country

United States of America

Companies

Cineplex-Odeon Films Kings Road Entertainment Sandollar-Schaffel Productions

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

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig

His Girlfriend

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