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Feature film — 1990

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

7.41h 53mDrama — 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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Carolco Pictures

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Director: Adrian Lyne

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Cast & crew

Tim Robbins as Jacob

Tim Robbins

Jacob

Elizabeth Peña as Jezzie

Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie

Danny Aiello as Louis

Danny Aiello

Louis

Matt Craven as Michael

Matt Craven

Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince as Paul

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Jason Alexander as Geary

Jason Alexander

Geary

Patricia Kalember as Sarah

Patricia Kalember

Sarah

Eriq La Salle as Frank

Eriq La Salle

Frank

Ving Rhames as George

Ving Rhames

George

Brian Tarantina as Doug

Brian Tarantina

Doug

Anthony Alessandro as Rod

Anthony Alessandro

Rod

Brent Hinkley as Jerry

Brent Hinkley

Jerry

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