Jacob's Ladder

Nov 2, 1990

1h 53m

★ 7.4

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Horror

Production Companies

Carolco Pictures

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Cast

Jacob

Tim Robbins

Jezzie

Elizabeth Peña

Louis

Danny Aiello

Michael

Matt Craven

Paul

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Geary

Jason Alexander

Sarah

Patricia Kalember

Frank

Eriq La Salle

George

Ving Rhames

Doug

Brian Tarantina

Rod

Anthony Alessandro

Jerry

Brent Hinkley

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