Watch Jacknife (1989) Official Trailer
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
6.3 / 10 IMDb October 5, 1989 1h 42m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 42m
Release Date
October 5, 1989
Genre
Drama, War
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
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
Lois Dellar
as Cocktail Waitress
Loudon Wainwright III
as Ferretti
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Tom Isbell
as Bobby Buckman
Sloane Shelton
as Shirley
Walter Massey
as Ed Buckman
Elizabeth Franz
as Pru Buckman
Madison Arnold
as Sam, Bartender
Tom Rack
as William Green
Production Companies
Cineplex-Odeon Films
Kings Road Entertainment
Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Jacknife Official Trailer 1989
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