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Jacknife

R

1989

102 minutes

DramaWar

Overview

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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Top Cast

Robert De Niro headshot

Robert De Niro

Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker headshot

Kathy Baker

Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris headshot

Ed Harris

David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger headshot

Ivar Brogger

Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund headshot

Jordan Lund

Tiny

Charles S. Dutton headshot

Charles S. Dutton

Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay headshot

Bruce Ramsay

Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig headshot

Jessalyn Gilsig

His Girlfriend

Josh Pais headshot

Josh Pais

Rick

Gabrielle Carteris headshot

Gabrielle Carteris

College Girl in Bar

Kirk Taylor headshot

Kirk Taylor

Helicopter Gunner

George Gerdes headshot

George Gerdes

Tony

Lois Dellar headshot

Lois Dellar

Cocktail Waitress

Loudon Wainwright III headshot

Loudon Wainwright III

Ferretti

Tom Isbell headshot

Tom Isbell

Bobby Buckman

Sloane Shelton headshot

Sloane Shelton

Shirley

Walter Massey headshot

Walter Massey

Ed Buckman

Elizabeth Franz headshot

Elizabeth Franz

Pru Buckman

Madison Arnold headshot

Madison Arnold

Sam, Bartender

Tom Rack headshot

Tom Rack

William Green