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Jacknife (1989) 6.3
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... See full summary » Director:David Hugh Jones |
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| Robert De Niro | ... |
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
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Martha Flannigan
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| Ed Harris | ... |
David 'High School' Flannigan
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Sloane Shelton | ... |
Shirley
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Depot Mechanic
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Michael Arkin | ... |
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Tom Isbell | ... |
Bobby 'Red Sox' Buckman
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Kirk Taylor | ... |
Helicopter Gunner
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Tiny
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| Charles S. Dutton | ... |
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
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His Girlfriend
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Tony
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Rick
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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>
Plot Keywords:
vietnam | vietnam veteran | alcoholism | post traumatic stress disorder | loneliness |Taglines:
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 March 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bicska See more »Box Office
Gross:
$2,049,769 (USA)Company Credits
Production Co:
Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions See more »
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I cherish each and every frame of this beautiful movie. It is about regular people, people we all know, who suffer a little in their life and have some baggage to carry around. Just like all of us. Robert DeNiro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker breathe life into their portrayals and are all excellent, but Harris is especially heartbreaking and therefore very real. You would swear he really is a trucker who drinks so he won't have to feel anything. Baker as his put-upon sister also has some delicate moments - when DeNiro gives her flowers in one scene, it seems like she was never given flowers before and probably wasn't. Very worthwhile.