Jacknife
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
Rating: 6.4 out of 10TMDB(142 votes)
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.
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Setting
Set in Connecticut
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Music
Music by Bruce Broughton
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Brian West
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Stephen MetcalfeScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 5, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan
Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic
Jordan LundTiny
Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce RamsayCorridor Student
Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend
Josh PaisRick
Gabrielle CarterisCollege Girl in Bar
Kirk TaylorHelicopter Gunner
George GerdesTony
Lois DellarCocktail Waitress
Loudon Wainwright IIIFerretti- Tom IsbellBobby Buckman
Sloane SheltonShirley
Walter MasseyEd Buckman
Elizabeth FranzPru Buckman
Madison ArnoldSam, Bartender
Tom RackWilliam Green
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