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Jacknife (1989)

 -  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 involved romantically with the army buddy who reminds him of the tragic battle they both... See full summary »

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Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
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Martha Flannigan
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David 'High School' Flannigan
Sloane Shelton ...
Shirley
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Depot Mechanic
Michael Arkin ...
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Tom Isbell ...
Bobby 'Red Sox' Buckman
Kirk Taylor ...
Helicopter Gunner
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Tiny
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Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader (as Charles Dutton)
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Corridor Student
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His Girlfriend
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Tony
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Rick
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Cocktail Waitress
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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>

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

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10 March 1989 (USA)  »

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$2,049,769 (USA)
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Originally set to be a star vehicle for Jeff Bridges. See more »

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References The Wizard of Oz (1939) See more »

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He's not my friend, he's just someone I know
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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.


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