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.

Title: Jacknife

Release Date: 1989

Genres: Drama

Directors: Jones, David Hugh

Actors:
• De Niro, Robert as Joseph ”Jacknife” Megessey
• Baker, Kathy as Martha Flannigan
• Harris, Ed as David ”High School” Flannigan
• Shelton, Sloane as Shirley
• Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic
• Arkin, Michael as Dispatcher
• Isbell, Tom as Bobby ”Red Sox” Buckman
• Taylor, Kirk as Helicopter Gunner
• Lund, Jordan as Tiny
• Dutton, Charles S. as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
• Ramsay, Bruce as Corridor Student
• Gilsig, Jessalyn as His Girlfriend
• Gerdes, George as Tony
• Pais, Josh as Rick
• Dellar, Lois as Cocktail Waitress

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