

Jacknife
DirectorDavid Hugh Jones
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
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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Jacknife - Trailer - (1989) - HQ
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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

Josh Pais
Rick

Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar

Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner

George Gerdes
Tony
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