Jacob's Ladder(1990)

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

74

1h 53m

  • Drama,
  • Mystery,
  • Horror

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.

Cast

  • 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

  • Sam Coppola

    Sam Coppola

    Taxi Driver

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    Status

    Released (Nov 2, 1990)

    Budget

    $25,000,000

    Revenue

    $26,118,851

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