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Overview
"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.
Score Distribution
Score Distribution
84.3/100
Very Good
90-100
42%(1235)
80-89
28%(824)
70-79
18%(529)
60-69
8%(235)
50-59
3%(88)
0-49
1%(29)
Total Reviews: 2,940Based on user ratings
Details
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Release Date
- October 5, 1989
- Languages
- English
- Director
- Production
- Production Countries
- United States of America
Cast

Robert De Niro
Joseph 'Jacknife' Megessey

Kathy Baker
Martha Flannigan

Ed Harris
David 'High School' Flannigan

Ivar Brogger
Depot Mechanic

Jordan Lund
Tiny

Charles S. Dutton
Jake, Veteran Encounter Group Leader

Bruce Ramsay
Corridor Student

Jessalyn Gilsig
His Girlfriend

Josh Pais
Rick

Gabrielle Carteris
College Girl in Bar