| Jackknife | |
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| Directed by | David Jones |
| Produced by | Carol Baum Robert Schaffel |
| Written by | Stephen Metcalfe |
| Starring | Robert De Niro Ed Harris Kathy Baker |
| Music by | Bruce Broughton |
| Cinematography | Brian West |
| Editing by | John Bloom |
| Distributed by | Kings Road Entertainment |
| Release date(s) | March 10, 1989 |
| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
Jacknife is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones and starring Robert De Niro and Ed Harris. The film focuses on a small, serious story, with emphasis on characterization and the complex tension between people in a close relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, upon whose play, Strange Snow (1982), the film was based, wrote the screenplay.
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.
The movie was filmed in Montreal, Canada and Meriden, CT.
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