Movie

Jacknife

Released: October 5, 1989 (1989)

Runtime: 102 minutes

Genres: Drama, War

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Age at release: 46
Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic
Age at release: 42
Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan
Age at release: 39
Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan
Age at release: 38
Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Age at release: 38
Jordan Lund as Tiny
Age at release: 32
Gabrielle Carteris as College Girl in Bar
Age at release: 28
Josh Pais as Rick
Age at release: 25
Bruce Ramsay as Corridor Student
Age at release: 22
Jessalyn Gilsig as His Girlfriend
Age at release: 17

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Walter Massey as Ed Buckman
Age at release: 61
Sloane Shelton as Shirley
Age at release: 55
Madison Arnold as Sam, Bartender
Age at release: 53
Elizabeth Franz as Pru Buckman
Age at release: 48
Loudon Wainwright III as Ferretti
Age at release: 43
George Gerdes as Tony
Age at release: 41
Tom Isbell as Bobby Buckman
Age at release: 31
Kirk Taylor as Helicopter Gunner
Age at release: Unknown
Lois Dellar as Cocktail Waitress
Age at release: Unknown
Tom Rack as William Green
Age at release: Unknown