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.
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63-613: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Jacknife 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
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