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Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder
★ 7.4/10•1990•1h 53m•R•Drama•Mystery•Horror

The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.

Bruce Joel Rubin · Writer

Adrian Lyne · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 2, 1990
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$26,118,851

Actors

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Jacob

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Louis

Matt Craven

Matt Craven

Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Geary

Patricia Kalember

Patricia Kalember

Sarah

Eriq La Salle

Eriq La Salle

Frank

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

George

Brian Tarantina

Brian Tarantina

Doug

Anthony Alessandro

Anthony Alessandro

Rod

Brent Hinkley

Brent Hinkley

Jerry

S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson

Elsa

Suzanne Shepherd

Suzanne Shepherd

Hospital Receptionist

Doug Barron

Group Leader

Jan Saint

Santa

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