Jacob's Ladder

7.3
Moderate
1990•1h 53m

Directed by

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.

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Tim Robbins - Jacob in Jacob's Ladder

Tim Robbins

Jacob

Elizabeth Peña - Jezzie in Jacob's Ladder

Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie

Danny Aiello - Louis in Jacob's Ladder

Danny Aiello

Louis

Matt Craven - Michael in Jacob's Ladder

Matt Craven

Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince - Paul in Jacob's Ladder

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Jason Alexander - Geary in Jacob's Ladder

Jason Alexander

Geary

Patricia Kalember - Sarah in Jacob's Ladder

Patricia Kalember

Sarah

Eriq La Salle - Frank in Jacob's Ladder

Eriq La Salle

Frank

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Movie Info

Release Date

November 2, 1990

Runtime

1h 53m

Rating

R

Genres

Drama, Horror, Mystery

Director

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