In Between ‘Midnight Run’ and ‘Goodfellas,’ Robert De Niro Gave One of His Best Performances in a Movie Barely Anyone Saw
IndieWire • 9/2/2026
Summary
"Jacknife," released in 1989, features performances by Robert De Niro, Ed Harris, and Kathy Bates. The film was largely overlooked at the time of its release. A new Blu-ray from boutique label Cinématographe provides an opportunity for rediscovery.
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