Jacknife
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Jacknife

(1989)Directed by David Hugh Jones102 min · RDrama, War
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”

Joseph "Jacknife" Megessey (Robert De Niro), a Vietnam veteran, shares a house with his sister Martha (Kathy Baker) when his old army buddy Dave (Ed Harris) turns up and starts seeing her. David Hugh Jones adapts Stephen Metcalfe's play, and Ed Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe for the role. What the war left in two men, and how they carry it around the people who love them, is what keeps the three of them in the room together.

Robert De Niroas Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Bakeras Martha Flannigan
Ed Harrisas David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Broggeras Depot Mechanic
Charles S. Duttonas Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce Ramsayas Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsigas His Girlfriend
Josh Paisas Rick
Gabrielle Carterisas College Girl in Bar
Kirk Tayloras Helicopter Gunner
Lois Dellaras Cocktail Waitress
TITom Isbellas Bobby Buckman
Sloane Sheltonas Shirley
Walter Masseyas Ed Buckman
Elizabeth Franzas Pru Buckman
Madison Arnoldas Sam, Bartender
Tom Rackas William Green