Jacknife

Name: Jacknife
Director: David Hugh Jones
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1989
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Ivar Brogger, Jordan Lund

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

19891h 42m6.4(138 votes)

DramaWar

Synopsis

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.

Jacknife (1989) is a drama and war film directed by David Hugh Jones. It stars Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, and Ed Harris. The film runs for 1 hour 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 138 votes.

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Director

David Hugh Jones

Cast

Robert De Niro

Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker

Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris

David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger

Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund

Tiny

Charles S. Dutton

Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student

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Who stars in Jacknife?

Jacknife stars Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, and Ivar Brogger, and was directed by David Hugh Jones.

How long is Jacknife?

Jacknife has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes.

When did Jacknife come out?

Jacknife was released in 1989.

What genre is Jacknife?

Jacknife is a drama and war film.

Is Jacknife worth watching?

Jacknife holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.