Drama ·War · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 42m

Jacknife

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Director
David Hugh Jones
Cast
Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic Jordan Lund as Tiny Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Crew
Brian West — Director of Photography John Bloom — Editor Bruce Broughton — Original Music Composer Stephen Metcalfe — Screenplay Robert Schaffel — Producer Carol Baum — Producer
Tagline

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

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.

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Key Collaborators
David Hugh Jones Director Brian West Director of Photography John Bloom Editor Bruce Broughton Original Music Composer Stephen Metcalfe Screenplay Robert Schaffel Producer Carol Baum Producer Edward Pisoni Production Design
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