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Jacknife

Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
Oct 5, 1989 · 1h 42m
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Drama
War

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

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
Directed by David Hugh Jones

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Country
CA, US

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