Jacob's Ladder (1990)

  • R
  • 10/29/1990 (US)
  • Drama, Mystery, Horror
  • 1h 53m

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.

Bruce Joel Rubin

Writer

Adrian Lyne

Director

Cast

Tim Robbins's headshot

Tim Robbins

Jacob
Elizabeth Peña's headshot

Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie
Danny Aiello's headshot

Danny Aiello

Louis
Matt Craven's headshot

Matt Craven

Michael
Pruitt Taylor Vince's headshot

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul
Jason Alexander's headshot

Jason Alexander

Geary
Patricia Kalember's headshot

Patricia Kalember

Sarah
Eriq La Salle's headshot

Eriq La Salle

Frank

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