Jacknife
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cinématographe Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-01
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic
Jordan Lund
Tiny
Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce Ramsay
Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend
Josh Pais
Rick
Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar
Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner
George Gerdes
Tony
Lois Dellar
Cocktail Waitress
Loudon Wainwright III
Ferretti
Tom Isbell
Bobby Buckman
Sloane Shelton
Shirley
Walter Massey
Ed Buckman
Elizabeth Franz
Pru Buckman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Metcalfe
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Jacknife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Stephen Metcalfe
Bruce Broughton
Brian West
John Bloom
Robert Schaffel, Sandy Gallin, Carol Baum
Department Leadership Roster
David Hugh Jones
Director
John Bloom
Editor
Stephen Metcalfe
Screenplay
Robert Schaffel
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Edward Pisoni
Production Design
Brian West
Director of Photography
Carol Baum
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacknife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jacknife about?
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.
Who directed Jacknife?
Jacknife was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in Jacknife?
The principal cast of Jacknife includes Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Ivar Brogger, Jordan Lund.
When was Jacknife released and how long is it?
Jacknife was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Jacknife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jacknife was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jacknife?
Jacknife holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).