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'''''Jacknife''''' is a 1989 drama that focuses on a Vietnam veteran | {{Infobox Movie | ||
|name = Jacknife | |||
|picture =Jacknifeposter.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical Release Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA | |||
|director =David Jones | |||
|date= 1989 | |||
|language =English | |||
|studio= Kings Road Entertainment | |||
|distributor=Cineplex Odeon Films | |||
|character1=Joseph "Megs" Megessey | |||
|actor1=[[Robert De Niro]] | |||
|character2= Dave | |||
|actor2=[[Ed Harris]] | |||
|character3=Martha | |||
|actor3=[[Kathy Baker]] | |||
|character4=Jake | |||
|actor4=[[Charles S. Dutton]] | |||
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'''''Jacknife''''' is a 1989 drama that focuses on a Vietnam veteran ([[Ed Harris]]) suffering from PTSD that lives with his sister and how their lives are turned upside down when a fellow veteran ([[Robert De Niro]]) comes back into his life. | |||
{{Film Title}} | {{Film Title}} | ||
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==M60== | |||
In a Vietnam flashback, the [[M60]] is seen being fired by Joseph "Jacknife" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]) as well as a helicopter gunner. | |||
[[File:M60.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | |||
[[File:Jacknife 01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M60]] is seen being fired by Joseph "Jacknife" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]).]] | |||
[[File:Jacknife 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M60]] is used by an Airborne trooper at the top left.]] | |||
==XM16E1== | ==XM16E1== | ||
During the flashbacks to Vietnam, the [[M16|XM16E1]] rifle is seen carried by members of the 101st Airborne Division, including Joseph "Megs" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]) and Dave ([[Ed Harris]]). | During the flashbacks to Vietnam, the [[M16|XM16E1]] rifle is seen carried by members of the 101st Airborne Division, including Joseph "Megs" Megessey ([[Robert De Niro]]) and Dave ([[Ed Harris]]). | ||
[[Image:XM16E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1).]] | [[Image:XM16E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|XM16E1 rifle with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm. What distinguishes it from the original M16 was the addition of the forward assist button and a chrome bolt carrier (which was later dropped with the M16A1).]] | ||
[[File:Jacknife 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Troopers exit the helicopter armed with the rifles.]] | |||
==Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)== | ==Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)== | ||
A [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt Sporter Carbine]] modified to resemble the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM177]] rifle is briefly seen carried by an Airborne trooper. | A [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|Colt Sporter Carbine]] modified to resemble the [[M16 rifle series#Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series|XM177]] rifle is briefly seen carried by an Airborne trooper. | ||
[[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm. The variant used in the show was a mockup made from a Colt Sporter Carbine with the barrel cut down to 10.25" and an aftermarket "CAR-15 style" flash hider installed.]] | [[Image:Colt 609-XM1771E1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The original XM177E1 - 5.56x45mm. The variant used in the show was a mockup made from a Colt Sporter Carbine with the barrel cut down to 10.25" and an aftermarket "CAR-15 style" flash hider installed.]] | ||
[[File:Jacknife 11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A trooper with his Colt XM177 mockup.]] | |||
==M14== | ==M14== | ||
The [[M14 Rifle]] fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper. | The [[M14 Rifle]] fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper. | ||
[[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:M14Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
[[File:Jacknife 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The [[M14 Rifle]] fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper.]] | |||
[[File:Jacknife 15.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The trooper with his M14.]] | |||
{{Film War}} | {{Film War}} | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | |||
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Jacknife is a 1989 drama that focuses on a Vietnam veteran (Ed Harris) suffering from PTSD that lives with his sister and how their lives are turned upside down when a fellow veteran (Robert De Niro) comes back into his life.
The following weapons were used in the film Jacknife:
M60
In a Vietnam flashback, the M60 is seen being fired by Joseph "Jacknife" Megessey (Robert De Niro) as well as a helicopter gunner.
XM16E1
During the flashbacks to Vietnam, the XM16E1 rifle is seen carried by members of the 101st Airborne Division, including Joseph "Megs" Megessey (Robert De Niro) and Dave (Ed Harris).
Colt XM177 (Colt Sporter Carbine)
A Colt Sporter Carbine modified to resemble the XM177 rifle is briefly seen carried by an Airborne trooper.
M14
The M14 Rifle fitted with a Starlight scope is used by an Airborne trooper.
