
102 minutes
10/5/1989
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.

Robert De Niro
as Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker
as Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris
as David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger
as Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund
as Tiny

Charles S. Dutton
as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay
as Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig
as His Girlfriend

Josh Pais
as Rick

Gabrielle Carteris
as College Girl in Bar

Kirk Taylor
as Helicopter Gunner

George Gerdes
as Tony

Lois Dellar
as Cocktail Waitress

Loudon Wainwright III
as Ferretti
Tom Isbell
as Bobby Buckman

Sloane Shelton
as Shirley

Walter Massey
as Ed Buckman

Elizabeth Franz
as Pru Buckman

Madison Arnold
as Sam, Bartender

Tom Rack
as William Green