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Jacob's Ladder(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-11-02
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1823 Votes
Time: 1h 53m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $25,000,000.00
Revenue: $26,118,851.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Jacob's Ladder
Top 10 Billed 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
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