jacknife

Director: david hugh jones

Actor: robert de niro,kathy baker,ed harris,sloane shelton

Data Published: Fri Mar 10 1989

Genres: Drama

Key Words: vietnam war veteran,white briefs,briefs,mustache,man wears underwear

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097607/

WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacknife

Description: Jacknife is a movie starring Robert De Niro, Kathy Baker, and Ed Harris. Two Vietnam vets, search for the strength to face up to their horrific war experiences and the tragic battle they survived. Their friendship begins to...

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 now 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.