CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 1h 42m · R
Jacknife

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

64%(142)IMDbDramaWar

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.

Directed byDavid Hugh Jones

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
EN
Released
October 5, 1989
Studios
Cineplex-Odeon FilmsKings Road EntertainmentSandollar-Schaffel Productions

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo Trailer

Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo Trailer

Jacknife - Trailer - (1989) - HQ

Jacknife - Trailer - (1989) - HQ

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger

Ivar Brogger

Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund

Jordan Lund

Tiny

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig

Jessalyn Gilsig

His Girlfriend

Josh Pais

Josh Pais

Rick

Gabrielle Carteris

Gabrielle Carteris

College Girl in Bar

Creative team
Directed by
David Hugh Jones
David Hugh Jones
Written by
Stephen Metcalfe
Produced by
Robert Schaffel
Carol Baum
Carol Baum

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