Jacob's Ladder poster
Director Adrian Lyne
Writer Bruce Joel Rubin

Jacob's Ladder

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

Release Date: 1990-11-02

Duration: 113 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Gabe (uncredited)
  • Ving Rhames
    George
  • Orson Bean
    Self - Game Show Panelist (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Jason Alexander
    Geary
  • Scott Cohen
    Resident Doctor
  • Lewis Black
    Jacob's Doctor
  • S. Epatha Merkerson
    Elsa
  • Tim Robbins
    Jacob
  • Matt Craven
    Michael
  • Pruitt Taylor Vince
    Paul