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Jacknife( 1989)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Robert De Niro

      Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

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      Kathy Baker

      Martha Flannigan

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      Ed Harris

      David 'High School' Flannigan

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      Ivar Brogger

      Depot Mechanic

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      Jordan Lund

      Tiny

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      Charles S. Dutton

      Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

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      Bruce Ramsay

      Corridor Student

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      Jessalyn Gilsig

      His Girlfriend

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      Josh Pais

      Rick

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      Gabrielle Carteris

      College Girl in Bar

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      Kirk Taylor

      Helicopter Gunner

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      George Gerdes

      Tony

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      Lois Dellar

      Cocktail Waitress

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      Loudon Wainwright III

      Ferretti

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      Tom Isbell

      Bobby Buckman

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      Sloane Shelton

      Shirley

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      Walter Massey

      Ed Buckman

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      Elizabeth Franz

      Pru Buckman

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      Madison Arnold

      Sam, Bartender

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      Tom Rack

      William Green

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sat Apr 19 2014
    Dave, Megs and Martha. Jacknife is directed by David Jones and adapted to screenplay by Stephen Metcalfe from his own play Strange Snow. It stars Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. Music is by Bruce Broughton and cinematography by Brian West. De Niro and Harris play two Vietnam War veterans trying to come to terms with their lives post the war. Things are further complicated when De Niro gets romantically involved with Harris sister played by Baker. Wonderfully sedate and intimate, Jacknife, whilst not creating anything new in the “coming home from Nam” genre of film, is somewh...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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