Poster for the movie "Jacob's Ladder"

Jacob’s Ladder

1990 • Drama, Mystery, Horror • 1 h 53 min

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

Summary

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: Adrian LyneTop Billed Cast: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander, Patricia Kalember, Eriq La Salle, Ving Rhames
Image from the movie "Jacob's Ladder"

Jacob’s Ladder

1990 • Drama, Mystery, Horror • 1 h 53 min

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

Summary

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: Adrian LyneTop Billed Cast: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander, Patricia Kalember, Eriq La Salle, Ving Rhames

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