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Jacknife 1989

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.

Directed by: David Hugh Jones
Written by: Stephen Metcalfe
Release date: 1989-10-05
Runtime: 102 minutes
Critics score:
64 / 100
Tagline: Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
Cast:
Robert De Niro Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey 
Ed Harris Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan 
Gabrielle Carteris Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar 
Jessalyn Gilsig Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend 
Kathy Baker Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan 
Charles S. Dutton Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader 
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Also known as:
  • Τζακνάιφ