Jacknife (1989)

Directors

David Hugh Jones

Cast

Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, Ed Harris, Sloane Shelton, Ivar Brogger, Tom Isbell

The story

Joseph Megessey (known to most as "Megs") is a Vietnam War veteran who has 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.

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