Jacknife

Jacknife

Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.

6.3 /10 130 votes
October 5, 1989 1h 42m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director David Hugh Jones
Writers Stephen Metcalfe
Studio Cineplex-Odeon Films
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Jacknife was released on October 5, 1989.

The runtime of Jacknife is 1h 42m.

Jacknife is a Drama, War movie.

Jacknife has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Jacknife is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Jacknife was directed by David Hugh Jones.

The main cast of Jacknife includes Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris.

Jacknife is originally in English.