Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

U/A 13+ 02/11/1990
  • Drama, Mystery, Horror
  • 1 hr 53 min
74%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $25,000,000
  • Revenue :$26,118,851
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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $25,000,000
  • Revenue :$26,118,851
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.
Top Billed Cast
Tim Robbins
Tim Robbins

Jacob

Elizabeth Peña
Elizabeth Peña

Jezzie

Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello

Louis

Matt Craven
Matt Craven

Michael

Pruitt Taylor Vince
Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander

Geary

Patricia Kalember
Patricia Kalember

Sarah

Eriq La Salle
Eriq La Salle

Frank

Ving Rhames
Ving Rhames

George

Brian Tarantina
Brian Tarantina

Doug

Anthony Alessandro
Anthony Alessandro

Rod

Brent Hinkley
Brent Hinkley

Jerry

S. Epatha Merkerson
S. Epatha Merkerson

Elsa

Suzanne Shepherd
Suzanne Shepherd

Hospital Receptionist

Sam Coppola
Sam Coppola

Taxi Driver

Kyle Gass
Kyle Gass

Tony

Gloria Irizarry
Gloria Irizarry

Mrs. Carmichael

Lewis Black
Lewis Black

Jacob's Doctor

Raymond Anthony Thomas
Raymond Anthony Thomas

Policeman

Christopher John Fields
Christopher John Fields

Field Medic

Jaime Perry
Jaime Perry

Field Medic

Michael Tomlinson
Michael Tomlinson

Field Doctor

Antonia Rey
Antonia Rey

Woman on Subway

John Capodice
John Capodice

Army Officer

Bellina Logan
Bellina Logan

Emergency Ward Nurse

Scott Cohen
Scott Cohen

Resident Doctor

Carol Schneider
Carol Schneider

Nurse

Becky Ann Baker
Becky Ann Baker

Nurse

Billie Neal
Billie Neal

Della

Byron Minns
Byron Minns

Orderly

Stephanie Berry
Stephanie Berry

Partygoer

Barbara Gruen
Barbara Gruen

Mourner

Perry Lang
Perry Lang

Jacob's Assailant

José Alvarez
José Alvarez

Factory Worker (uncredited)

Orson Bean
Orson Bean

Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)

Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay Culkin

Gabe (uncredited)

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Crew Members
Alan Marshall
Alan Marshall

Producer

Jeffrey L. Kimball
Jeffrey L. Kimball

Director of Photography

Adrian Lyne
Adrian Lyne

Director

Bruce Joel Rubin
Bruce Joel Rubin

Producer

Maurice Jarre
Maurice Jarre

Original Music Composer

Bruce Joel Rubin
Bruce Joel Rubin

Writer

Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye

Songs

James Brown
James Brown

Songs

Al Jolson
Al Jolson

Songs

Ellen Mirojnick
Ellen Mirojnick

Costume Design

Mario Kassar
Mario Kassar

Executive Producer

Bruce Joel Rubin
Bruce Joel Rubin

Associate Producer

Andy Nelson
Andy Nelson

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Andrew G. Vajna
Andrew G. Vajna

Executive Producer

Peewee Piemonte
Peewee Piemonte

Stunts

Heidi Levitt
Heidi Levitt

Casting

Joseph P. Reidy
Joseph P. Reidy

First Assistant Director

Clayton Townsend
Clayton Townsend

Production Manager

Risa Bramon Garcia
Risa Bramon Garcia

Casting

Peter Bucossi
Peter Bucossi

Stunts

Media
Backdrops
Posters
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