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Cineplex-Odeon Films & Kings Road Entertainment present

Jacknife

directed by David Hugh Jones

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

19891h 42mRDrama

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Cineplex-Odeon Films & Kings Road Entertainment present

Jacknife

directed by David Hugh Jones

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

19891h 42mRDrama

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§ Synopsis

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.

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§ Crew

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Director

David Hugh Jones

Screenplay

Stephen Metcalfe

Cinematography

Music

Bruce Broughton

§ Cast

8 of 20

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

Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay

as Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig

Jessalyn Gilsig

as His Girlfriend

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