Jacknife

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Jacknife
U.S. Theatrical Poster
Directed by	David Jones
Screenplay by	Stephen Metcalfe
Based on	Strange Snow 1982 play by Stephen Metcalfe
Produced by	Carol Baum Robert Schaffel
Starring	Robert De Niro Ed Harris Kathy Baker
Cinematography	Brian West
Edited by	John Bloom
Music by	Bruce Broughton
Production company	Kings Road Entertainment
Distributed by	Cineplex Odeon Films (North America) Vestron Pictures (International)[1]
Release date	March 10, 1989 (1989-03-10)
Running time	102 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$10 million[2]
Box office	$2,049,769

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.