- Jacknife
Infobox Film
name = Jackknife
image_size = 200px
caption = theatrical poster
director = David Jones
producer = Carol Baum
Robert Schaffel
writer =Stephen Metcalfe
narrator =
starring =Robert De Niro Ed Harris Kathy Baker
music = Bruce Broughton
cinematography = Brian West
editing = John Bloom
distributor = Kings Road Entertainment
released =March 10 ,1989
runtime = 102 minutes
country = USA
language = English
budget =
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amg_id = 1:25727
imdb_id = 0097607"Jacknife" is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones and starring
Robert De Niro andEd Harris . The film focuses on a small, serious story, with emphasis on characterization and the complex tension between people in a close relationship.Plot
The film follows Joseph Megessey (known to most everyone as Megs), a
Vietnam war veteran suffering post-Vietnam stress syndrome, who is having trouble fitting in with society. He takes on the responsibility of drawing Dave (Ed Harris ), a drunken truck driver, out of his shell by coaxing him to enjoy life again, as well as urging him to face up to some of his darker memories. Joseph then finds himself attracted to Dave's sister Martha (Kathy Baker ). This attraction leads to a love affair, much to Dave's disapproval. Eventually, Dave vents his anger and frustration at Martha's high school prom, where she has been accompanied by Megs. This leads to Dave finally facing his demons and acknowledging Megs and Martha for being there for him. Afterwards, despite initially ending what was a promising romance, Megs returns to Martha.The movie was filmed in Montreal, Canada and Meriden, CT
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