United States / Mar 10, 1989 / R
Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Madison Arnold | Sam, Bartender |
| Tom Rack | William Green |
Genres
DramaWar
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Jacknife |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cineplex-Odeon Films, Kings Road Entertainment, Sandollar-Schaffel Productions |
| Release date | 5 ottobre 1989 |
| Executive producer | Sandy Gallin |
| Production | Robert Schaffel, Carol Baum |
| Writer | Stephen Metcalfe |
| Editing | John Bloom |
| Cinematography | Brian West |
| Assistant directors | David Hugh Jones |
| Camera operators | Brian West |
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| Additional photography | Brian West |
| Production design | Edward Pisoni |
| Art direction | Edward Pisoni |
| Set decoration | Edward Pisoni |
| Music | Bruce Broughton |
| Sound | Bruce Broughton |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Germany / Oct 05, 1989 / 16
Physical media
Greece / Nov 20, 2006 / DVD release
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