Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
1989•1h 42m•Released•EN
Jacknife
“Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.”
Overview
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
October 5, 1989
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
6.4 / 10
Votes
142
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
3.5
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The Swinging Light
Cast
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Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan
Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan
Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic
Jordan Lund
Tiny
Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
Bruce Ramsay
Corridor Student
Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend
Josh Pais
Rick
Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar
Kirk Taylor
Helicopter Gunner
George Gerdes
Tony
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