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📊 Film Specifications
Director David Hugh Jones
Release Date October 5, 1989
Runtime 102 min (1h 42m)
Country United States of America
Language EN
Budget N/A
Box Office N/A
Studios Cineplex-Odeon Films • Kings Road Entertainment • Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Jacknife (1989)
Directed by David Hugh Jones
• Written by Stephen Metcalfe
"Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive."
⭐ 3.2 / 5 (142 votes) ⏱️ 102 min 🎬 Drama, War
Ratings Breakdown:
142 ratings 0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars
Synopsis
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 Cast & Filmmakers
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David Hugh Jones
Director
Screenplay Stephen Metcalfe
Screenplay
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