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Jacob's Ladder

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

★ 7.4 / 10 (2,034 votes)November 2, 1990113 minEN
DramaMysteryHorror

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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Movie facts

Release dateNovember 2, 1990
StatusReleased
Runtime113 min
Rating★ 7.4 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$25,000,000
Revenue$26,118,851
ProductionCarolco Pictures
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Director

Adrian Lyne

Writers

Bruce Joel Rubin

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Cast

Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsJacob
Elizabeth PeñaElizabeth PeñaJezzie
Danny AielloDanny AielloLouis
Matt CravenMatt CravenMichael
Pruitt Taylor VincePruitt Taylor VincePaul
Jason AlexanderJason AlexanderGeary
Patricia KalemberPatricia KalemberSarah
Eriq La SalleEriq La SalleFrank
Ving RhamesVing RhamesGeorge
Brian TarantinaBrian TarantinaDoug
Anthony AlessandroAnthony AlessandroRod
Brent HinkleyBrent HinkleyJerry
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