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Jacknife

R19891h 42mDavid Hugh Jones
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 64%

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"Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive."

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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What is Jacknife (1989) about?

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.

Who stars in Jacknife?

Jacknife stars Robert De Niro (Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey), Kathy Baker (Martha Flannigan), Ed Harris (David 'High School' Flannigan), Ivar Brogger (Depot Mechanic), Jordan Lund (Tiny). The film was directed by David Hugh Jones.

How long is Jacknife?

Jacknife has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Jacknife worth watching?

Jacknife holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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