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Jacknife

Name: Jacknife
Director: David Hugh Jones
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1989-10-05
Cast: Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Ivar Brogger, Jordan Lund

DramaWar

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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Cast

Robert De NiroKathy BakerEd HarrisIvar BroggerJordan LundCharles S. DuttonBruce RamsayJessalyn GilsigJosh PaisGabrielle CarterisKirk TaylorGeorge Gerdes

Director

David Hugh Jones

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