Jacknife

Jacknife
Jacknife
	U.S. Theatrical Poster
Directed by	David Jones
Screenplay by	Stephen Metcalfe
Based on	Strange Snow; 1982 play; by Stephen Metcalfe
Produced by	Carol Baum; Robert Schaffel;
Starring	Robert De Niro; Ed Harris; Kathy Baker;
Cinematography	Brian West
Edited by	John Bloom
Music by	Bruce Broughton
Production; company	Kings Road Entertainment
Distributed by	Cineplex Odeon Films (North America); Vestron Pictures (International);
Release date	March 10, 1989;
Running time	102 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$10 million
Box office	$2,049,769

Jacknife is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones and starring Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. The film focuses on a complex tension between people in a close family relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, on whose play Strange Snow (1982) the film is based, wrote the screenplay. Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.

Plot

Joseph Megessey (known to most as "Megs") is a Vietnam War veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome, and who is having trouble integrating with society. He finds Dave, a fellow veteran who has become an alcoholic, and attempts to bring him out of his depression by encouraging him to enjoy life again, as well as urging him to face some of his darker memories.

Megs is attracted to Dave's sister Martha, who lives with Dave and looks after him. Megs and Martha fall in love, much to Dave's disapproval. Dave eventually vents his anger and frustration at a high-school prom at which Martha is a chaperone who is accompanied by Megs. This leads Dave to finally face his demons and acknowledge Megs and Martha for being there for him. Afterward, despite initially ending what was a promising romance, Megs returns to Martha.

Cast

Robert De Niro as Joseph "Megs" Megessey
Ed Harris as Dave
Kathy Baker as Martha
Sloane Shelton as Shirley
Ivar Brogger as Depot Mechanic
Michael Arkin as Dispatcher
Tom Isbell as Bobby Buckman
Kirk Taylor as Helicopter Gunner
Jordan Lund as Tiny
Tom Rack as William Green
Charles S. Dutton as Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader (as Charles Dutton)
Bruce Ramsay as Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig as His Girlfriend
George Gerdes as Tony
Josh Pais as Rick
Loudon Wainwright III as Ferretti
Walter Massey as Ed Buckman
Elizabeth Franz as Pru Buckman

Production

The movie was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as well as several Connecticut locations, including Meriden, Wallingford, Newington, New Britain and Newtown.^[3]

References

^ "Jacknife (1989)". BBFC. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
^ "AFI|Catalog".
^ Douglas, Illeana (2023). Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia (1st ed.). Blue Ridge Summit: Globe Pequot Press, The. pp. 145–146. ISBN 978-1-4930-8088-5.

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[1] "Jacknife (1989)". BBFC. Retrieved 21 October 2021.

[2] "AFI|Catalog".

[3] Douglas, Illeana (2023). Connecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia (1st ed.). Blue Ridge Summit: Globe Pequot Press, The. pp. 145–146. ISBN 978-1-4930-8088-5.

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