Three buddies in Vietnam. Two survived. Only one is really alive.
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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Contemplative, earnest, intimate and classical in form.
- contemplativerelentless
- earnestironic
- intimateepic
- classical in formformally daring
- character-ledplot-driven
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Cast
- Robert De NiroJoseph 'Jacknife' Megessey
- Kathy BakerMartha Flannigan
- Ed HarrisDavid 'High School' Flannigan
- Ivar BroggerDepot Mechanic
- Jordan LundTiny
- Charles S. DuttonJake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader
- Bruce RamsayCorridor Student
- Jessalyn GilsigHis Girlfriend
- Josh PaisRick
- Gabrielle CarterisCollege Girl in Bar
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- David Hugh JonesDirector
- Stephen MetcalfeScreenplay
- Brian WestDirector of Photography
- Bruce BroughtonOriginal Music Composer
- John BloomEditor
- Robert SchaffelProducer
- Carol BaumProducer
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