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Jacob's Ladder
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Jacob's Ladder

1990-11-02 · 113 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Mystery · Horror

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.

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Directors
Adrian Lyne
Production companies
Carolco Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 26,118,851

Top Cast

Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsJacob
Elizabeth PeñaElizabeth PeñaJezzie
Danny AielloDanny AielloLouis
Matt CravenMatt CravenMichael
Pruitt Taylor VincePruitt Taylor VincePaul
Jason AlexanderJason AlexanderGeary
Patricia KalemberPatricia KalemberSarah
Eriq La SalleEriq La SalleFrank
Ving RhamesVing RhamesGeorge
Brian TarantinaBrian TarantinaDoug
Anthony AlessandroAnthony AlessandroRod
Brent HinkleyBrent HinkleyJerry
S. Epatha MerkersonS. Epatha MerkersonElsa
Suzanne ShepherdSuzanne ShepherdHospital Receptionist
Doug BarronGroup Leader
Jan SaintSanta
Kisha SkinnerStreet Singer
Dion SimmonsStreet Singer
Sam CoppolaSam CoppolaTaxi Driver
Patty RosboroughDrunk

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