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Jacob's Ladder

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

1990 · R · 1h 53m

Directed by Adrian Lyne

7.4

TMDB audience score
2,038 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Tim Robbins
    Jacob

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Jezzie

  • Danny Aiello
    Louis

  • Matt Craven
    Michael

  • Pruitt Taylor Vince
    Paul

  • Jason Alexander
    Geary

  • Patricia Kalember
    Sarah

  • Eriq La Salle
    Frank

  • Ving Rhames
    George

  • Brian Tarantina
    Doug

  • Anthony Alessandro
    Rod

  • Brent Hinkley
    Jerry

  • S. Epatha Merkerson
    Elsa

  • Suzanne Shepherd
    Hospital Receptionist

  • Doug Barron
    Group Leader

  • Jan Saint
    Santa

  • Kisha Skinner
    Street Singer

  • Dion Simmons
    Street Singer