Jacknife (1989)

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Directed by

David Hugh Jones

Starring (View all)

Robert De Niro
Megs

Kathy Baker
Martha

Ed Harris
Dave

Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic

Tom Isbell
Bobby Buckman

Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner

Jordan Lund
Tiny

Charles S. Dutton
Jake

Written by

Stephen Metcalfe
(play Strange Snow)

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A good movie

10 years, 6 months ago at Oct 21 17:43

johanlefourbe

Since I’m still a huge fan of Robert de Niro, I really wanted to check this flick, even though I had some rather low expectations. Indeed, de Niro has been my favorite actor for ages and there was a time when I was actively hunting down his movies (by now, I have seen 67 of his movies, more than any other actor). Unfortunately, those last years, this chase has been rather thankless since de Niro... read more

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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.

Release date: 10 March 1989

Tags: Drama (2), 1989 (2), Vietnam War (2), 1980s (1), Alcoholism (1), Spiritual Cinema (1), Sort (1), SnP (1), (1)

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Jacknife is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones and starring Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. The film focuses on a small, serious story, with emphasis on characterization and the complex tension between people in a close relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, upon whose play Strange Snow (1982) the film was based, wrote the screenplay. Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance. A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister, with whom he"