Jacknife
Sign in to saveJacknife 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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6.3A 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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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
Key dates
- Published
- 5 October 1989
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- romance film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Cast member
- Walter Massey
- Composer
- Bruce Broughton
- Narrative location
- Connecticut
- Duration
- +102
- FilmAffinity ID
- 783335
- Distribution format
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6 sectionsContents
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Reception
- References
- External links
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.
==Plot==
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1989 American films1989 English-language films1989 films1989 romantic drama filmsAlliance Atlantis filmsAmerican films based on playsAmerican romantic drama filmsEnglish-language crime drama filmsEnglish-language romantic drama filmsFilms about alcoholismFilms about post-traumatic stress disorderFilms about veterans