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Jacknife (1989)

R 102 min  -  Drama  -   10 March 1989 (USA)
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A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes... See full summary »

Director:

David Hugh Jones

Writers:

Stephen Metcalfe (play), Stephen Metcalfe (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker and Ed Harris
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro ...
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Baker ...
Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris ...
David 'High School' Flannigan
Sloane Shelton Sloane Shelton ...
Shirley
Ivar Brogger ...
Depot Mechanic
Michael Arkin Michael Arkin ...
Dispatcher
Tom Isbell Tom Isbell ...
Bobby 'Red Sox' Buckman
Kirk Taylor Kirk Taylor ...
Helicopter Gunner
Jordan Lund ...
Tiny
Charles S. Dutton ...
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader (as Charles Dutton)
Bruce Ramsay ...
Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig ...
His Girlfriend
George Gerdes ...
Tony
Josh Pais ...
Rick
Lois Dellar Lois Dellar ...
Cocktail Waitress
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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. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Vietnam | Vietnam Veteran | Mechanic | Alcoholism | Loneliness  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Bicska See more »

Filming Locations:

Connecticut, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$2,049,769 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Originally set to be a star vehicle for Jeff Bridges. See more »

Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939) See more »