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Jacknife

1989, Movie, R, 102 mins

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This modest but compelling drama received only a brief theatrical release, but it's a must-see on TV for some truly great performances. Robert De Niro stars as "Megs" Megessey, a Vietnam vet who's a thorn in the side of his war buddy Dave (Ed Harris), who'd just as soon forget both Vietnam and Megs. When Megs unexpectedly arrives at the house Dave shares with his sister (Kathy Baker), Dave is forced to face some uncomfortable truths about himself. Read the complete review for Jacknife
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A Vietnam veteran visits a bitter comrade-in-arms in a small Connecticut town and takes a liking to the man's sister, causing a crisis. First-rate cast in a gripping drama!
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Length: 01:24
Posted: 3/17/2008
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Joseph "Megs" Megessey lives a circumscribed life in a small Connecticut town, where he still agonizes over the death of his buddy in Vietnam. On the spur of the moment, he decided to visit Dave, another Vet who has not recovered from the war and help restore the man's life. But Megs' attempts seem doomed to failure, especially when a romance between Megs and Dave's sister leads to a violent destructive outburst.
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Length: 01:42:37
Posted: 12/3/2008
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Joseph "Megs" Megessey lives a circumscribed life in a small Connecticut town, where he still agonizes over the death of his buddy in Vietnam. On the spur of the moment, he decided to visit Dave, another Vet who has not recovered from the war and help restore the man's life. But Meggs' attempts seem doomed to failure, especially when a romance between Megs and Dave's sister leads to a violent destructive outburst.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:43:00
Posted: 12/2/2008
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Joseph "Megs" Megessey lives a circumscribed life in a small Connecticut town, where he still agonizes over the death of his buddy in Vietnam. On the spur of the moment, he decided to visit Dave, another Vet who has not recovered from the war and help restore the man's life. But Meggs' attempts seem doomed to failure, especially when a romance between Megs and Dave's sister leads to a violent destructive outburst.
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:43:00
Posted: 12/2/2008
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Year: 1989
Rated R

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Cast
Robert De Niro: Joseph "Megs" Megessey
Ed Harris: Dave
Kathy Baker: Martha
Charles S. Dutton: Jake
Loudon Wainwright III: Ferretti
Tom Isbell: Bobby Buckman

 

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