Jacob's Ladder
“The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.”
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.
Where to Watch (US)
Details
- Director
- Adrian Lyne
- Written by
- Bruce Joel Rubin
- Produced by
- Bruce Joel Rubin, Alan Marshall
- Composer
- Maurice Jarre
- Studio
- Carolco Pictures
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
Keywords
Links
Trailer
Podcasts
The Evolution of Horror — MIND & BODY Pt 16: Jacob's Ladder (1990) & Lost Highway (1997)
