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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Cast

RD01ARobert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
KB02AKathy BakerMartha Flannigan
EH03AEd HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan
IB04AIvar BroggerDepot Mechanic
JL05AJordan LundTiny
CS06ACharles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
BR07ABruce RamsayCorridor Student
JG08AJessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend

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Jacknife

Screen 8 · Row H · Seat 20 · 1989

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