Watch Jacob's Ladder (1990) Official Trailer
The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.
7.4 / 10 IMDb November 2, 1990 1h 53m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 53m
Release Date
November 2, 1990
Genre
Drama, Mystery, Horror
Status
Released
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$26,118,851
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Cast
Tim Robbins
as Jacob
Elizabeth Peña
as Jezzie
Danny Aiello
as Louis
Matt Craven
as Michael
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Paul
Jason Alexander
as Geary
Patricia Kalember
as Sarah
Eriq La Salle
as Frank
Ving Rhames
as George
Brian Tarantina
as Doug
Anthony Alessandro
as Rod
Brent Hinkley
as Jerry
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Elsa
Suzanne Shepherd
as Hospital Receptionist
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Doug Barron
as Group Leader
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Jan Saint
as Santa
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Kisha Skinner
as Street Singer
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Dion Simmons
as Street Singer
Sam Coppola
as Taxi Driver
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Patty Rosborough
as Drunk
Production Companies
Carolco PicturesJacob's Ladder Official Trailer 1990
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