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Jacknife
Jacknife is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones
and starring Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. The
Jacknife
film focuses on a small, serious story, with emphasis on
characterization and the complex tension between people in a
close relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, upon whose play Strange
Snow (1982) the film was based, wrote the screenplay. Harris
was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Contents
Plot
Cast
Production
References
External links

Australian Poster
Plot
Directed by David Jones
Joseph Megessey (known to most as Megs) is a Vietnam war Written by Stephen
veteran suffering post-Vietnam stress syndrome who is having Metcalfe
trouble fitting in with society. He takes on the responsibility of
Produced by Carol Baum
drawing Dave, a fellow veteran now an alcoholic, out of his
shell by coaxing him to enjoy life again, as well as urging him Robert Schaffel
to face up to some of his darker memories. Starring Robert De Niro
Megs finds himself attracted to Dave's meek sister Martha, Ed Harris
who lives with Dave and looks after him. This attraction leads Kathy Baker
to a love affair, much to Dave's disapproval. Dave eventually
vents his anger and frustration at a high school prom where Cinematography Brian West
Martha is a chaperone being accompanied by Megs. This leads Edited by John Bloom
to Dave finally facing his demons and acknowledging Megs
Music by Bruce
and Martha for being there for him. Afterwards, despite
initially ending what was a promising romance, Megs returns Broughton
to Martha. Production Kings Road
company Entertainment
Cast Distributed by Cineplex Odeon
Films (North
Robert De Niro as Joseph "Megs" Megessey America)
Ed Harris as Dave
Vestron
Kathy Baker as Martha
Pictures
Sloane Shelton as Shirley (International)[1]
Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic
Release date March 10, 1989
Michael Arkin as Dispatcher
Tom Isbell as Bobby 'Red Sox' Buckman
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Kirk Taylor as Helicopter Gunner Running time 102 minutes

Jordan Lund as Tiny Country United States
Tom Rack as William Green Language English
Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group
Budget $6 million
Leader (as Charles Dutton)
Bruce Ramsay as Corridor Student Box office $2,049,769
Jessalyn Gilsig as His Girlfriend
George Gerdes as Tony
Josh Pais as Rick
Loudon Wainwright III as Ferretti
Walter Massey as Ed Buckman
Elizabeth Franz as Pru Buckman

Production
The movie was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Meriden, Connecticut, Wallingford,
Connecticut, Newington, Connecticut, and New Britain, Connecticut and Newtown, CT.

References
1. "Jacknife (1989)" (https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/jacknife-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zmjawndg).
BBFC. Retrieved 21 October 2021.

External links
Jacknife (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097607/) at IMDb
Jacknife (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jacknife) at Rotten Tomatoes
Jacknife (https://www.allmovie.com/movie/v25727) at AllMovie
Jacknife (https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=jacknife.htm) at Box Office Mojo

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