Jacknife

Jacknife

6.4IMDb Score
Released:1989-10-05
Genre:Drama, War
Duration:102 min
Country:United States of America
Director:David Hugh Jones
Actors:Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Ivar Brogger, Jordan Lund
Production:Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions

Overview:

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.

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