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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 complex tension between people in a close family relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, on whose play Strange Snow (1982) the film is based, wrote the screenplay. Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.

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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.

Released: 1989-10-05102 minDir: David Hugh JonesDrama, War

Cast

  • Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
  • Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan
  • Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan
  • Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic
  • Jordan Lund as Tiny
  • Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

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Ratings

IMDb

6.4/10

6,640 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

64%

Year
1989
Runtime
102 min
Genres
Drama, War
Rated
R
Awards
1 nomination

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Key facts

Film.name
Jacknife
Film.image
Jacknife 1989 film.jpg
Film.caption
U.S. Theatrical Poster
Film.director
David Jones
Film.screenplay
Stephen Metcalfe
Film.music
Bruce Broughton
Film.cinematography
Brian West
Film.editing
John Bloom
Film.studio
Kings Road Entertainment
Film.runtime
102 minutes
Film.country
United States
Film.language
English
Film.budget
$10 million
Film.gross
$2,049,769

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Wikidata facts

Duration
102
FilmAffinity ID
783335
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publication date
1989-10-05
title
Jacknife
review score
69%
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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 complex tension between people in a close family relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, on whose play Strange Snow (1982) the film is based, wrote the screenplay. Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.

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