Jacknife

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.

1h 42m1989RTMDb 6.4

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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.

#vietnam war

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Info

Status: Released
Released: 5 October 1989
Runtime: 1h 42m
Rating: R
TMDB score: 6.4 / 10 (142 votes)

Production

Director: David Hugh Jones
Writers: Stephen Metcalfe
Studios: Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Countries: United States of America

Languages

Original: English
Spoken: English