Jacknife

A conflict develops between a troubled Vietnam veteran and the sister he lives with when she becomes…

• Director: David Hugh Jones
• Genre:Drama
• Runtime:99 minutes

Cast

Robert De Niro : Joseph ‘Jacknife’ Megessey
Kathy Baker : Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris : David ‘High School’ Flannigan
Sloane Shelton : Shirley
Ivar Brogger : Depot Mechanic

Joseph Megessey (known to most as Megs) is 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, a fellow veteran now an alcoholic, 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.

Megs finds himself attracted to Dave’s meek sister Martha, who lives with Dave and takes care of him. This attraction leads to a love affair, much to Dave’s disapproval. Dave eventually 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. Afterward, despite initially ending what was a promising romance, Megs returns to Martha. Read more

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