Jacknife (1989)

Not under 12

Plot

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.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan

Ed Harris

Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic

Antony Gibbs

Jordan LundTiny

Michael Arkin

Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Marlon WayansCorridor Student

Richard Ridings

Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend

Agnès Nègre

Josh PaisRick

Charles Dutton

Vladimir Popov

Gunnar Björnstrand

Writers and directors

David Hugh JonesDirectorf. 1934

Other films by the same director

The Confession1999

The Trial1993

Stephen MetcalfeWriter

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John Chard ★ 7.0/10

Dave, Megs and Martha. Jacknife is directed by David Jones and adapted to screenplay by Stephen Metcalfe from his own play Strange Snow. It stars Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. Music is…19. Apr 2014

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kevin2019 ★ 10.0/10

"Jacknife" is based upon the stage play "Strange Snow" by Stephen Metcalfe and yet it has been very skilfully adapted into a screenplay which allows the many meaningful character moments to be subtly …6. Jun 2025

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