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Jacknife (1989) · Cineora

Jacknife poster

A DAVID HUGH JONES FILM

Jacknife

19891h 42mRMovie

DramaWar

IMDb6.4/ 10 · 7.2K votes

THREE BUDDIES IN VIETNAM. TWO SURVIVED. ONLY ONE IS REALLY ALIVE.

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.

Dark
Melancholic
Gritty
War
Addiction
The mind

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains strong language and self-harm or suicide.

DirectorDavid Hugh Jones

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.4 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan

Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic

Jordan LundTiny

Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce RamsayCorridor Student

Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend

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