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Jacknife (1989)

Oct 5, 1989 · 1h 42m

6.4/10 TMDB user score
142 votes on TMDB

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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Top cast

  • Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
  • Kathy Baker Kathy Baker Martha Flannigan
  • Ed Harris Ed Harris David 'High School' Flannigan
  • Ivar Brogger Ivar Brogger Depot Mechanic
  • Jordan Lund Jordan Lund Tiny
  • Charles S. Dutton Charles S. Dutton Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
  • Bruce Ramsay Bruce Ramsay Corridor Student
  • Jessalyn Gilsig Jessalyn Gilsig His Girlfriend
  • Josh Pais Josh Pais Rick
  • Gabrielle Carteris Gabrielle Carteris College Girl in Bar
  • Kirk Taylor Kirk Taylor Helicopter Gunner
  • George Gerdes George Gerdes Tony
  • Lois Dellar Lois Dellar Cocktail Waitress
  • Loudon Wainwright III Loudon Wainwright III Ferretti
  • Tom Isbell Bobby Buckman
  • Sloane Shelton Sloane Shelton Shirley

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