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.
- Released
- 1989-10-05
- Genres
- Drama, War
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- David Hugh Jones, Stephen Metcalfe
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 from 142 votes
Cast
- 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
- Kirk Taylor as Helicopter Gunner
- George Gerdes as Tony