“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
Movie ★ 6.3/10 1989 102 min Released HD · 4K
Drama War

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.

Rating
6.3/10
135 votes
Runtime
102 min
Theatrical cut
Released
1989
Released
Language
EN
Jacknife
Director
David Hugh Jones
Writers
Stephen Metcalfe
Studio
Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions

Cast

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
 Lois Dellar
Lois Dellar
Cocktail Waitress
 Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III
Ferretti

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