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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.

1 hour, 42 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Apr 201401:05

Credits

RoleContributor
MegsRobert DeNiro
DaveEd Harris
MarthaKathy Baker
DirectorDavid Jones
ShirleySloane Shelton
Depot MechanicIvar Brogger
DispatcherMichael Arkin
Bobby BuckmanTom Isbell
Helicopter GunnerKirk Taylor
TinyJordan Lund
JakeCharles Dutton
Corridor StudentBruce Ramsey
Corridor Student's GirlfriendJessalyn Gilsig
TonyGeorge Gerdes
FerrettiLoudon Wainwright III
Pru BuckmanElizabeth Franz
College Girl in BarGabrielle Carteris
WriterStephen Metcalfe

Broadcasts

  • Tue 26 May 200923:25
  • Tue 26 May 200923:50
  • Tue 26 May 200923:55
  • Mon 23 Jan 201200:00
  • Sat 31 Aug 201323:00
  • Mon 7 Apr 201400:20
  • Mon 7 Apr 201401:05