David Hugh JonesDirector
Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan
Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic
Jordan LundTiny
Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce RamsayCorridor Student
Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend
Josh PaisRick
Gabrielle CarterisCollege Girl in Bar
Kirk TaylorHelicopter Gunner
George GerdesTony
Jacknife
- drama
- war
05 Oct 1989
6.4
4
1h 42min
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.
