Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,837 ratings
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Horror
Released: 1990-11-02
Runtime: 113 minutes
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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Cast
- Tim Robbins as Jacob
- Elizabeth Peña as Jezzie
- Danny Aiello as Louis
- Matt Craven as Michael
- Pruitt Taylor Vince as Paul
- Jason Alexander as Geary
- Patricia Kalember as Sarah
- Eriq La Salle as Frank
- Ving Rhames as George
- Brian Tarantina as Doug