Jacknife (1989)
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.
Director:
David Hugh Jones
Writer:
Stephen Metcalfe
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Robert De Niro as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey |
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Kathy Baker as Martha Flannigan |
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Ed Harris as David 'High School' Flannigan |
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Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic |
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Jordan Lund as Tiny |
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Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader |
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Bruce Ramsay as Corridor Student |
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Jessalyn Gilsig as His Girlfriend |
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Josh Pais as Rick |
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Gabrielle Carteris as College Girl in Bar |
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Kirk Taylor as Helicopter Gunner |
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George Gerdes as Tony |
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Lois Dellar as Cocktail Waitress |
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Loudon Wainwright III as Ferretti |
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Tom Isbell as Bobby Buckman |
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Sloane Shelton as Shirley |
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Walter Massey as Ed Buckman |
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Elizabeth Franz as Pru Buckman |
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Madison Arnold as Sam, Bartender |
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Tom Rack as William Green |
| Directing | David Hugh Jones | Director |
| Crew | Tommy J. Huff | Stunt Driver |
| Editing | John Bloom | Editor |
| Writing | Stephen Metcalfe | Screenplay |
| Production | Robert Schaffel | Producer |
| Sound | Bruce Broughton | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Edward Pisoni | Production Design |
| Camera | Brian West | Director of Photography |
| Production | Sandy Gallin | Executive Producer |
| Production | Carol Baum | Producer |