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Jacknife
Powerful drama about two Vietnam vets (Robert De Niro and Ed Harris) facing up to their experiences. Their friendship begins to splinter when one starts dating the other's sister.
Powerful drama about two Vietnam vets, nicknamed Jacknife and High School, searching for the strength to face up to their horrific war experiences and the tragic battle they survived. Their friendship begins to splinter, however, when one becomes romantically involved with the other's sister, Martha.
Last on
Mon 7 Apr 201401:05
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Megs | Robert DeNiro |
| Dave | Ed Harris |
| Martha | Kathy Baker |
| Director | David Jones |
| Shirley | Sloane Shelton |
| Depot Mechanic | Ivar Brogger |
| Dispatcher | Michael Arkin |
| Bobby Buckman | Tom Isbell |
| Helicopter Gunner | Kirk Taylor |
| Tiny | Jordan Lund |
| Jake | Charles Dutton |
| Corridor Student | Bruce Ramsey |
| Corridor Student's Girlfriend | Jessalyn Gilsig |
| Tony | George Gerdes |
| Ferretti | Loudon Wainwright III |
| Pru Buckman | Elizabeth Franz |
| College Girl in Bar | Gabrielle Carteris |
| Writer | Stephen Metcalfe |
Broadcasts
- Tue 26 May 200923:25BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
- Tue 26 May 200923:50BBC One Northern Ireland
- Tue 26 May 200923:55BBC One Wales
- Mon 23 Jan 201200:00BBC Two except Yorkshire
- Sat 31 Aug 201323:00BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
- Mon 7 Apr 201400:20BBC One except Scotland
- Mon 7 Apr 201401:05BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only