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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 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. Harris was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Jacknife
U.S. Theatrical Poster
Directed byDavid Jones
Written byStephen Metcalfe
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBrian West
Edited byJohn Bloom
Music byBruce Broughton
Production
company
Kings Road Entertainment
Distributed by
  • Cineplex Odeon Films (North America)
  • Vestron Pictures (International)[1]
Release date
  • March 10, 1989 (1989-03-10)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million[2]
Box office$2,049,769

Plot


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 who has become 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 looks after him. This attraction leads to a love affair, much to Dave's disapproval. Dave eventually vents his anger and frustration at a high school prom where Martha is a chaperone being accompanied by Megs. This leads to Dave finally facing his demons and acknowledging Megs and Martha for being there for him. Afterwards, despite initially ending what was a promising romance, Megs returns to Martha.


Cast



Production


The movie was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Meriden, Connecticut, Wallingford, Connecticut, Newington, Connecticut, and New Britain, Connecticut and Newtown, CT.


References


  1. "Jacknife (1989)". BBFC. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  2. "AFI|Catalog".




На других языках


[de] Jacknife

Jacknife (alternativ: Jacknife – Vom Leben betrogen) ist ein US-amerikanisches Filmdrama von David Hugh Jones aus dem Jahr 1989. Das Drehbuch schrieb Stephen Metcalfe anhand des eigenen Theaterstücks.
- [en] Jacknife

[it] Jacknife - Jack il coltello

Jacknife - Jack il coltello (Jacknife) è un film del 1989 diretto da David Hugh Jones, con Robert De Niro, Ed Harris e Kathy Baker.

[ru] Стилет (фильм)

«Стиле́т» (англ. Jacknife, США, 1989 год) — фильм режиссёра Дэвида Хью Джонса. Психологическая драма, небольшая история о близких людях, взаимоотношения которых осложняются пост-вьетнамским синдромом. Фильм снят по пьесе Стэфена Меткалфа «Странный снег» на основе созданного им же сценария.



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